JP2015073870A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having high interest in a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 includes an upper big winning port and lower big winning port, and executes a round game of opening the upper big winning port and a round game of opening the lower big winning port in a big winning game state. The pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to a probability variable state on the basis of that a game ball having entered the lower big winning port has passed a probability variable region in the round game of opening the lower big winning port. Here, in a second big winning game state and a third big winning game state, the pachinko game machine 1 performs the round games of 16 rounds. The pachinko game machine 1 executes advantageous opening control in only 4R thereof. The pachinko game machine 1 does not execute the advantageous opening control in 5R, 6R of opening the lower big winning port in the second big winning game state. The pachinko game machine 1 executes the advantageous opening control in 5R, 6R in the third big winning game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the identification information, the player There are gaming machines that control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and control to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a special condition is established.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific gaming state is executed using a plurality of variable winning means such as first and second variable winning devices, and a game medium won in the first variable winning device is in a specific region (V winning region). And the like, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are used to control to a special game state (for example, a probable game state).

  The gaming machines disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 execute a round game in which the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device is changed to the open state a plurality of times in each of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states. And the big hit type that the upper opening limit time of the first variable winning device is long and easy to be controlled in a probable state and the big hit type that is very short and hard to control in the probable state are set to enhance the interest of the game. Yes.

JP 2013-34648 A JP 2012-245173 A

  In the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, in the big hit type that is difficult to be controlled in the probable change state, the open upper limit time is very short in the round of opening the first variable winning device, so the big hit that is easily controlled in the probable change state This gives the impression that the number of rounds executed differs from the type. For this reason, the player felt uncomfortable and the game was not interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with high interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. (For example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a jackpot symbol or a jackpot combination finalized symbol symbol) Is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the game is derived, and more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a special condition (for example, probability variation control condition) is established. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state), and a first state (for example, an open state) in which a gaming medium can enter, and a gaming medium The first variable winning means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B) that changes to the second state (for example, the closed state) that cannot enter or difficult to enter, and the first state (for example, opened) that allows the game medium to enter State) and a second variable winning means (for example, an upper special variable winning ball apparatus) different from the first variable winning means, which changes to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter. 7A) and specific area detection means (for example, probability change area switch 24A) for detecting a game medium that has passed through a specific area (for example, probability change area) through which the game medium won in the first variable winning means can pass. On the basis of the fact that the specific area detecting means has detected the game medium, the condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition (for example, in step S503 of the lower big prize opening winning detection process in FIG. 20) Based on the determination that the constant area switch is ON, the CPU 103 or the like that sets a probability change confirmation flag in step 508) and the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means change to the first state. In the round game that is executed a plurality of times and is executed a specific number of times from the start of the specific game state (for example, the probability variation open round executed at the fifth and sixth times) Specific game state control means for controlling to a plurality of types of specific game states (for example, first to third big hit game states, etc.) in which the variable winning means changes to the first state (for example, the special symbol process processing step of FIG. 9) CPUs 103 that execute S114 to S117, etc.), and a plurality of types of specific game states controlled by the specific game state control means are executed by the same number of round games. Including a first specific gaming state (for example, a second big hit gaming state) and a second specific gaming state (for example, a third big hit gaming state), and the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state. Among the same number of round games executed in the above, in a predetermined number of round games (for example, four round games), the game medium can easily enter the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means. Advantageous opening control for changing to the first state in the embodiment (for example, in the advantageous opening round, after setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening opening upper limit time of 20000 ms or 27052 ms in step S302 of FIG. 16, the step of FIG. On the other hand, in the remaining round games, the advantage winning opening control process executed in S317 is performed in a mode that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous opening control. Unfavorable opening control to change to the first state (for example, in the unfavorable opening round, after setting the opening pattern of the special winning opening opening upper limit time of 52 ms in step S302 of FIG. 16, it is executed in step S317 of FIG. The first variable winning means is in the first state in a predetermined number of round games in which the advantageous opening control is executed (see FIG. 17B and FIG. 17C). The specified number of round games are not included in the first specific game state, but are included in the second specific game state (see FIGS. 32B and 32C).

  According to such a configuration, the first variable winning means changes to the first state in a manner in which the game medium can easily enter the first state in a manner that allows easy entry of the game medium, and the first variable state that changes to the first state in a manner that makes entry difficult or impossible. It is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player with one specific gaming state. Therefore, the interest of the game is high.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the specific game state control means determines the order in which the plurality of round games are executed in the first specific game state and the second specific game state in the advantageous release. During the predetermined number of round games in which the control is executed, the remaining round games in which the disadvantageous release control is executed may be controlled in the order in which they are not executed (see FIGS. 32B and 32C).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player by the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the specific game state control means determines the order in which the plurality of round games are executed in the first specific game state according to the first specific game state. Then, the advantageous release control is executed in each round game executed from the first time to the predetermined number of times, and the disadvantageous release control is controlled in the round game executed after the predetermined number of times (FIG. 32). (See (B) and (C)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player by the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3), the game machine further includes an end notification effect executing means for executing an end notification effect for notifying the end of the specific gaming state, and the end notification effect executing means is the first specific game state. The end notification effect may be executed during the execution of the round game after the predetermined number of times that the disadvantageous release control is executed (see FIGS. 32B and 32C).

  According to such a structure, the effect in the round game after the predetermined number of times when disadvantageous release control is performed can be made into an aspect with less discomfort for the player.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific game state control means determines the second order of execution of the plurality of round games in the second specific game state. The disadvantageous release control is executed in each round game executed from the first to the second predetermined number of times in the specific game state (for example, round game executed in the first and second rounds in the third big hit game state). And controlling in the order in which the advantageous release control is executed in round games executed after the second predetermined number of times including the specific number of times (for example, round games executed in the fifth and sixth rounds). (See FIG. 32C).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player by the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to enhance the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (5), start notification effect execution means (for example, fanfare in step S621 in FIG. 29) for executing a start notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect or the like) for notifying the start of the specific gaming state. The start notification effect executing means is executed from the first time when the disadvantage release control is executed to the second predetermined number of times in the second specific gaming state. The start notification effect is executed during the execution of the round game (for example, in the first and second rounds of the third big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 continues the fanfare effect in step S646 in FIG. 30) It is good.

  According to such a configuration, the effect in the round game from the first time to the second predetermined time when the disadvantageous release control is executed can be set to a mode in which the player feels less uncomfortable.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure etc. of a lower special variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit release pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big winning opening open | release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lower university winning opening winning detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change area | region solenoid control process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a use table list. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit effect end setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of the round game which open | releases a lower university winning opening. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the internal structural example of a distribution apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board. In the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area 2). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display is suspended when the game ball enters (starts winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatuses 6B1 and 6B2. Based on the above, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols is established, but a variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, for example, because the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  The game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side of the top of the image display device 5, and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, are only required to be separated by the end face of the image display device 5 or the nail arrangement PL in the game area 2, for example. . When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 2 is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, for example, by being guided along the array PL of nails, It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

  In the left game area 2A, below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B1 are provided side by side in the horizontal direction. In addition, a distribution device 200 for distributing game media is provided thereon.

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. Further, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  In the upper part of the sorting apparatus 200, an inflow port 201 through which a game ball can flow is provided. On the other hand, a left outlet 205 and a right outlet 206 through which the inflowing game balls flow out are provided at the lower part of the sorting apparatus 200. Since the first start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6A is positioned below the left outlet 205, the game medium flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first starting winning opening. On the other hand, since the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is located below the right outlet 206, the game medium flowing out from the right outlet 206 wins the second starting prize opening. To do. In this embodiment, game balls that have flowed into the inflow port 201 flow out alternately from the left outflow outlet 205 and the right outflow outlet 206 (see FIG. 38 to be described later for a specific configuration thereof). Therefore, the game balls ejected aiming at the left game area 2A can be alternately awarded at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. For this reason, the number of game media winning in the first start winning opening is substantially the same as the number of game media winning in the second start winning opening.

  Furthermore, a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is provided in the right game area 2B. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2, when the solenoid 81 for the second ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. (Open) Open state that can be entered. As described above, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is in a closed state (also referred to as a first state) in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second start winning opening or in an open state (second state) in which the game ball can pass (enter). It is configured so that it can be changed to a state such as).

  Even if the game ball enters either the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B1 or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B2, the special figure using the second special drawing is used. The start condition (second start condition) of the figure game is satisfied. At this time, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment). The execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  As described above, when a game ball flowing down the left game area 2A wins, it is distributed alternately to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening by the distribution device 200. For this reason, when the player ejects a game ball aiming at the left game area 2A, the first start condition and the second start condition are alternately satisfied regardless of the game state (that is, in the normal state or the probability change state). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 6B2 arranged in the left game area 2B is controlled to be in an open state when controlled to a probability change state, and to a closed state in a normal state.

The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatuses 6B1 and 6B2, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 provided in the right game area 2B which is the game area. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter). Further, the first start winning opening is not set in the left game area 2B. Therefore, in a normal state, even if a player ejects a game ball aiming at the right game area 2B, the game ball does not pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2, and the second start condition is satisfied. do not do. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, when a game ball is ejected aiming at the left game area 2B, the first start condition is not satisfied, and only the second start condition is satisfied.
Not limited to this, the normal variable winning ball device 6B1 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B2 are in an open state when the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal”, and in a closed state after a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be changed.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B1 is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B1 shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B2 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starter switch 22B1 or 22B2, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the prize ball to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B1 or 22B2. May be the same number or different numbers.

  Two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning device 7A and lower special variable winning device 7B) are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B2 in the right game area 2B. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper large winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper large winning opening door. To form a top prize opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper large prize opening door is in the OFF state, the upper large prize opening door closes the upper large prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the on state, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. A game ball that has entered the upper special winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, an upper special winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large prize opening door 71 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door shown in FIG. Form a lower prize opening that changes to As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door 71 closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door 71 opens the lower large prize opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass (enter) through the upper prize hall formed by the upper special variable prize ball apparatus 7A and the lower major prize hall formed by the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B. It is. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the upper prize winning opening with the upper prize winning door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. On the other hand, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening, or in addition to the closed condition, the game ball passes (entrance) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening. A partially open state that is difficult to perform may be provided.

  In the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening opened by the lower large winning opening door 71 passes through a predetermined probability changing area. Alternatively, there is provided a guide path that guides to the discharge path from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B without passing. A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B first passes through a route provided with a lower large winning port switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then a guide path to the probability variation region and the probability variation region. To the taxiway that leads to the discharge route without passing through When the gaming ball guided to the branch path flows down the guiding path to the probability changing area, the gaming ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A, so that the probability changing control condition for changing to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. To establish. In other words, the probability variation region switch 24A is set as a probability variation region, and a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation region. Since the probability variation area is inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, only game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass through.

  In the present embodiment, at least the vicinity of the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning device 7B is configured to be invisible or difficult for the player. For this reason, it is difficult or impossible for the player to check whether or not the game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B has passed the probability variation area (whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied). According to such a configuration, when the lower special variable winning device 7B changes to the open state, whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability change area is concealed and whether or not the player is controlled to the probability change state. Can expect that expectation.

  The probability variation region is changed between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by a probability variation region lid 72 driven by a solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid. As an example, when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is in the OFF state, the probability changing area lid 72 moves to a position (regulatory position) that closes (closes) the probability changing area, thereby closing the probability changing area (FIG. 3 ( A)). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid 72 moves to a position (allowable position) where the probability variation area is not blocked (not closed), and the probability variation area is opened (see FIG. FIG. 3 (B)). When the probability variation area is in the closed state, the game ball that has reached the branch point does not pass through the probability variation area but is guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the lower special variable winning device 7B (FIG. 3A). In this case, the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 24 </ b> B installed on the guide path to the common discharge path 74. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area (FIG. 3B) and is detected by the probability variation area switch 23B installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the lower special variable winning device 7B. When the game ball that has won the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation region switch B is controlled to a probability variation state, which will be described later, based on detection of the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region. For this reason, the rate at which the game ball wins the lower special variable winning device 7B and the rate at which the probability variation area lid 73 is at the allowable position and the timing thereof are adjusted to suitably set the proportion to be controlled to the probability variation state. I can do it.

  Note that a delay unit 73 is provided on the guide path from the probability variation area to the common discharge path 74 to slow down the flow speed of the game balls and delay the arrival of the game ball to the common discharge path. The delay unit 73 may be a deceleration protrusion, for example. Even if one of the game media that have won the first variable winning device at different timings passes through the probability changing area and does not pass through the delay unit 73 at different timings, the arrival timing is made different. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being blocked by the common discharge path 74.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 2, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 2. . Around each structure in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, ordinary variable winning ball devices 6B1 and 6B2, an upper special variable winning ball device 7A, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) A decorative LED may be arranged.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 2 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position below the game area 2, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball that has flowed into the sorting device 200 in the left game area 2A flows out from the left outlet 205 and passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. Next, the game ball that has flowed into the distribution device 200 flows out of the right outlet 206 and passes through (enters) the second start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6B1, and the gaming ball is shown in FIG. The second start condition is established by the fact that it is detected by the start port switch 22B1. The second start condition is that when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 in the right game area 2B, the game ball is moved by the second start opening switch 22B2 shown in FIG. It is also established by detection. Both the second start winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B1 and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 satisfy the second starting condition when the game ball enters. May be simply referred to as the second starting prize opening. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal game state different from the probability change state to be described later, the normal variable display device 6B2 is in the second variable state (closed state), so that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening in the left game area 2A. It is difficult or impossible to pass. Therefore, in the normal game state that has not yet been controlled to the certainty change state, the player guides the game ball to the left game area 2A and uses the first special game based on the first special figure based on the winning in the first start winning opening. The start of the special game using the second special figure based on the start of the right game area 2B to the second start winning opening and the “big hit” of the special figure game. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of “big hit” is derived as a result of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the special special in the round (5 or 6 rounds) A game ball enters the variable winning device 7B, and can pass through the probability variation area. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation flag, which will be described later, is set, and the transition to the special game state controlled to the probability variation state is confirmed. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variable state is controlled, the normal variable display device 6B2 changes to the first variable state (open state), and the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening in the right game area 2B. Become. Since the first start winning opening is not installed in the right game area 2B, in this case, only the second special game is executed without interposing the first special game. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game. Therefore, the player guides the game ball to the right game area 2B, starts the special figure game using the second special figure based on the winning in the second start winning opening of the right game area 2B, and the special figure. It will aim for a “big hit” in the game. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with various gaming experiences that change according to the gaming state.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is in an open state, and the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A or the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, until a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds, about 27 seconds, or 52 milliseconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls enter the upper large winning opening or the lower large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During this period, a round game is executed in which the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out each time it is detected. When a game ball enters the lower major prize opening, the lower major prize opening switch 23B detects the winning ball, and similarly, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control condition is that the probability variation region switch 24A detects the passage of the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation region. This probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, 208 times) are executed. That is, the end of variable display a predetermined number of times is a probability change end condition.

  In the probability variation state, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 that is in the second variable state (closed state) in the normal state, and the first variable state (open state or expanded opening) in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening. State) and impossible (or difficult) second variable state (closed state or normally open state). In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball device 6B2 between the first variable state and the second variable state is referred to as electric chew release control. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the fact that the second special game started when the game ball has passed through the second starting prize opening has passed through the first starting prize opening which can pass even in a normal state. It is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game started based on the game. Therefore, the probability variation state in which the electric chew release control is executed is a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the electric chew release control may not be performed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening and the lower big prize opening to be open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the game ball is difficult to pass (entry) or passes (entry) ) An impossible round game is executed, and it may be controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game state ends. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability change”). And when the electric display release control is not performed and the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, The electric chew release control may not be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. The first rate (for example, 1/1) in which the rate at which the advantageous big hit gaming state (for example, the first big hit gaming state) is selected to be controlled and the big hit is higher than the second rate (for example, 1/2) is selected. ), The maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state is the first round number (for example, “16”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), the jackpot probability in the probability variation state May be a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a first probability (for example, 1/100) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/200).

  In this embodiment, the round game is executed 16 times (16 rounds) in the specific game state regardless of the jackpot type described later. Among these, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “5” and “6” as the specific number of times, a round game that opens the lower large winning opening is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B Becomes the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “5” and “6” as the specific number of times, the round game with the upper prize opening opened is executed and the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is played to the player. This is an advantageous first state. That is, according to the variable game result, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to an open state in a round game executed a specific number of times ("5th" and "6th") from the start of the big hit game state. , It is controlled to a plurality of types of jackpot gaming state. Further, the same number of round games are executed in each of the plurality of big hit game states. Of these, in the fifth and sixth round games, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state (open state), and the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through the probability variation area. Therefore, these round games are also called probabilistic open round games. On the other hand, in the round game, the round game in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A in the first to fourth and seventh to sixteenth times is in the first state (open state) is also referred to as a normal open round game (or top open round). . Further, assuming that one round game is executed as one round, the big hit game state executed based on one “big hit” includes a plurality of rounds. Of these, the second round of the fifth and sixth rounds where the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B is opened is executed as the lower open round (or probability variable open round), the first four rounds, and the seventh to sixteenth rounds. A round in which the upper special variable winning device 7A is in an open state is expressed as an upper open round. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the round game (the lower open round A plurality of round games, including a game) and a round game (upper open round game) in which an operation time of the upper prize winning door is provided.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “5” as the specific number of times. When it is “6” (5th and 6th rounds), there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with different upper limit times for opening the lower prize winning opening. As an example, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “third jackpot”, the jackpot game in which the upper limit time for opening the lower prize winning opening is set to about 27 seconds (27 seconds + 52 milliseconds) It is controlled to the state ("first big hit gaming state" for the first big hit, and "third big hit gaming state" for the third big hit). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “second big hit gaming state” set to 52 milliseconds. In the second big hit game state, since the control time for the open state is as short as 52 milliseconds, the rate at which the game ball can actually enter the lower big prize opening and enter the lower special variable prize winning device 7B is low. Therefore, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass (enter) the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is established for the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Hard to do. On the other hand, in the first and third big hit game states, the game ball is released for about 27 seconds. Therefore, if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B where the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B is installed, the game ball is lowered at a high rate. It is possible to enter the variable winning device 7B. Therefore, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game. When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but depending on the position of the probability variation region lid 72, the game ball passes through the probability variation region and the variable display result is “big hit”. Is controlled to a probability variation state having a higher probability than the non-probability variation state. In that respect, the second big hit gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the first big hit gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “1” as the specific number of times. When “4” and “7” to “16”, the upper open round for changing the upper prize winning opening to the open state is executed. Then, in the “first big hit game state” executed when the variable display result of “first big hit” is derived, a round game in which the upper limit winning opening for the upper big winning opening is opened in all the upper open rounds is executed. Is done. On the other hand, when variable display results of “second big hit” and “third big hit” are derived, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening to be opened in a predetermined number of upper open rounds as compared to the first big hit. A short round game is executed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, in each round game, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B or the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is configured so that the game ball can easily enter (for example, 20 seconds or about 27 seconds as an opening upper limit time). An advantageous release control that changes to an open state when the game ball is easy to enter, etc., and a mode that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous release control (for example, a game ball with an opening upper limit time of 52 milliseconds cannot enter or One of the disadvantageous release controls to change to the open state is executed when a difficult time is set. In the first big hit game state, the advantageous release control is executed in all 16 round games. On the other hand, in the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, the advantageous release control is executed in the four round games that are the predetermined number of times, while the disadvantageous release control is executed in the remaining 12 round games. Is done. Then, the round game of the specific number of times (the fifth and sixth round games) in which the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is released is added to the second big hit in the predetermined number of round games in which the advantageous release control is executed. While not included in the gaming state, it is included in the third big hit gaming state. In the first big hit game state, the advantage change control is executed in the round game (the probability change release round) in which the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the open state, so that the probability change confirmation condition is easily established and the upper special variable Since advantageous release control is executed in all round games including the round in which the winning ball apparatus 7A changes to the open state (upper open round), the average value of the payout winning balls is the largest. In the third big hit game state, a round game is executed in which the advantageous release control is executed a predetermined number of times (four times) less than in the first big hit game state. On the other hand, disadvantageous release control is executed in the other 12 round games. In the round game in which the disadvantageous release control is executed, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to enter the big winning opening, and therefore, in the second and third big hit game states, fewer prize balls are paid out than in the first big hit game state. In this way, according to the big hit type, from the viewpoint different from the establishment of the probability variation control condition, by controlling to any of a plurality of big hit gaming states having different advantages, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  Further, in the third big hit gaming state in which the probability variation release round is included in the round in which the advantageous release control is executed, the game ball passes through the probability variation region, and the probability that the probability variation establishment condition is satisfied is high. On the other hand, in the second big hit gaming state in which the probability variation open round is not included in the round in which the advantageous release control is executed, it is substantially impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation region. In this way, in the second and third big hit game states, which are a plurality of big hit game states with different ratios for establishing the condition for controlling to the probability variation control state, the same number of round games in which the advantageous release control is executed are executed. Since the round game where the disadvantageous release control is executed is only opened for a very short time, even if the same number of round games are executed, the number of round games where the advantageous release control is executed is different. Therefore, the player is given an impression that the number of rounds to be executed differs depending on the type of jackpot that is easily controlled in a probable state and the type of jackpot that is difficult to control. In the present embodiment, the advantageous opening control is executed in the same number of round games for the big hit type that is likely to be controlled in the probability variation state and the hard hit type that is difficult to be controlled, thereby reducing the degree of discomfort to the player.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 as a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, a solenoid 82A for an upper prize winning door, a solenoid 82B for a lower prize winning door, and a probability change area lid. Is transmitted to the solenoid 82C.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power-saving notification LED 9L , 9R and the like are mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B1, and second start port switch 22B2), and a big winning port switch (upper size). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a winning opening switch 23A and a lower large winning opening switch 23B), a probability changing area switch 24A, and a discharging switch 24B are connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. In addition, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the decoration LEDs and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R are included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, as shown in FIG. 4, each of a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, respectively. Is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, in the present embodiment, probability variation control is not executed as a variation pattern selected when the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. A plurality of variation patterns including a variation pattern (PA1-1) selected in a normal state and a variation pattern (PA1-2 and PA1-3) selected in a probability variation state in which probability variation control is being executed are set. Yes. Furthermore, even in the probability variation state, PA1-3 selected when the number of executions of variable symbol special display executed after the probability variation control is started is 8 or less as a predetermined number, and 8 times PA1-2, which is selected when there are more, is set. With such a configuration, a suitable effect can be executed according to the state of the game as will be described later.

  In addition, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”), the display state is continuously changing, or the display state is that all or some of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. , Become “reach”. As a specific example, a portion of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination The display state is changing. Corresponding to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is referred to as “non-reach”.

  The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a total hold specific information storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, The game control timer setting unit 153, the game control counter setting unit 154, and the game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B has a special game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through one of the second starting winning holes formed by the normally variable winning ball devices 6B1 and 6B2. 2 is stored in the special symbol display device 4B. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The total reserved specific information storage unit 151C includes the total number of reserved data stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B, and the first and second special figure reserved storage units (151A). 151B), the total hold specific information for storing the order in which the hold data is stored is stored. As an example, “first” corresponds to the hold data of the first special figure game stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A based on winning in the first start winning opening, "Second" indicates the order of the timing stored as "specific information" corresponding to the hold data of the second special figure game stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B based on winning in Stored in correspondence with the “storage order”. The first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B store the hold data in the order in which the game balls have won in the corresponding start winning openings, so that the game balls have the first start win in the storage order. This matches the order of entry into the mouth and the second start winning opening. With reference to such total hold specific information stored in the total hold specific information storage area 151C, the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is stored. It becomes possible to specify the order of the determined timing. The total hold specific information storage unit 151C has a sum that is the sum of the upper limit value “4” for storing the hold data of the first special figure and the upper limit value “4” for storing the hold data of the second special figure. Data on the pending storage of the pending storage upper limit value (8) is stored.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, pressing operation) to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31. It is connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Note that each process described below is executed by the CPU 103 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. An interrupt request based on various interrupt factors generated by the CTC and random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for causing the CPU 103 to execute predetermined interrupt processing. The concept including the CPU 103 and various circuits other than the CPU 103 is sometimes referred to as a game control microcomputer 100. FIG.
When the game control main process shown in FIG. 2 is started, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S21) and sets the interrupt mode (step S22). For example, in step S22, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: the least significant bit is “0”) output from the built-in device are synthesized. As a result, the interrupt mode [2] of the maskable interrupt in which the interrupt address is generated is set. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 103 makes a setting that automatically disables the interrupt, and the contents of the program counter may be saved in the stack.

  Subsequently, settings relating to the stack pointer, such as setting of a stack pointer designation address, are performed (step S23). The built-in register is set (initialized) (step S24). Subsequent to step S24, CTC is set (step S25). After the process of step S25 is executed, it may be determined whether or not the power-off signal is in an off state, for example, by checking a terminal state at a predetermined input port.

  Thereafter, the RAM 102 is set to be accessible (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the clear switch is turned on based on a signal state of a switch signal (clear signal) transmitted from the clear switch installed on the power supply board (step S27). In the process of step S27, the clear signal transmitted from the clear switch may be checked a plurality of times, and it may be determined that the clear switch has been turned on when the clear signal is continuously turned on. For example, once it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is off, the state of the clear signal is confirmed once again after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed. At this time, if the clear signal is off, it is determined that the clear signal is off. On the other hand, if the state of the clear signal is on at this time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again after a predetermined time has elapsed. Note that the number of times of reconfirming the state of the clear signal may be one time or may be a plurality of times. Further, it is possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  When the clear switch is off in step S27 (step S27; No), it is determined whether or not a backup flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is on (step S28). The state of the backup flag is set in the RAM 102 or the like when the power supply to the game control microcomputer 100 is stopped. The backup flag setting location is backed up by the backup power source, so that the state of the backup flag is saved even when the power supply is stopped. In step S28, for example, if “55H” is set in the RAM 102 as the value of the backup flag, it is determined that there is a backup (ON state). On the other hand, if a value other than “55H” is set, it is determined that there is no backup (OFF state).

  If the backup flag is on in step S28 (step S28; Yes), data check of the RAM 102 is performed to determine whether the check result is normal (step S29). In the process of step S29, for example, a checksum is calculated using data stored in a specific area of the RAM 102, and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored in the main checksum buffer. Here, the main checksum buffer stores a checksum calculated by the same processing when the power supply was stopped last time. If the comparison results do not match, the data in the specific area of the RAM 102 is different from the data at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore it is determined that the check result is not normal.

  When the check result in step S29 is normal (step S29; Yes), for example, the control state of the main board 11 such as the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 or the sub-side control board (for example, the effect control board 12). A setting at the time of restoration for returning the control state to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed, and the gaming state before the power interruption is restored (step S30). As a specific example, in the process of step S30, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 102. Here, the work area of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source, and initialization data for an area that may be initialized among the work areas may be set in the backup time setting table.

  When the clear switch is on in step S27 (step S27; Yes), when the backup flag is off in step S28 (step S28; No), or when the check result is not normal in step S29 (Step S29; No), initialization processing corresponding to power-on or system reset that is not during power failure recovery is executed. In this initialization process, the RAM 102 is cleared (initialized) (step S31), and a work area to be a work area is set (step S32). In the process of step S31, predetermined data (for example, stored data in a random counter provided in the RAM 102) may be set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined initial value. Further, the entire area of the RAM 102 may be initialized, or a part of the area may be initialized while predetermined data is left as it is. When the process of step S31 is executed, the operation state of the random number circuit 104 may be initialized. An initial value may be set in the RAM 102 or the like by the processing in step S32. At this time, a control command (initialization designation command) for initializing each sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is transmitted. For example, the production control board 12 controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 by blinking the game effect lamp 9 in response to receiving the initialization designation command or emitting a predetermined message sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is only necessary to perform initialization notification such as notification that the is initialized.

  After executing the processing of step S30 or S32, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the generation of various interrupt requests is awaited. The process of step S36 may also be included in the initial setting process executed by the game control microcomputer 100. After the process of step S36 is executed, a game control timer interrupt may be generated every 2 milliseconds based on the setting of the CTC 508 in step S25, for example. After executing the process of step S36, the random number update process is repeatedly executed (step S37).

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Control of the display operation in 4B and the opening / closing operation setting of the large winning opening (upper large winning opening and lower large winning opening) in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B are performed in a predetermined procedure. Therefore, various processes are selected and executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a probability change area solenoid control process for controlling the position of the probability change area lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability change area (S16A). After executing the probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. Further, based on the fact that the probability variation flag is set to the on state, the control data for driving instructing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 81 to open the second start winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B2. Is executed (electricity Chu release process). After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 8 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. A second start opening switch 22B1 provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B1, or a second start opening provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B2. Based on the detection signal from the 2 start port switch 22B2, it is determined whether either the second start port switch 22B1 or 22B2 is ON (step S204). At this time, if either one of the second start port switches 22B1 or 22B2 is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number which is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure. Is determined to be a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206). If both the second start port switches 22B1 and 22B2 are off in step S204 (step S204; No), the start winning determination process is terminated as it is.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  Further, in step S208, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 sets the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved memory specifying information storage unit 151C (hold specified area) according to the start port buffer value. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured. FIG. 6 shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 6, in the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured, and the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is obtained. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening winning designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 5, the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and in the big hit gaming state, the execution of the round game according to the big hit type is started and the upper big prize winning hole or the lower big winning prize opening is It includes a process for setting for opening. In the present embodiment, in the pre-hit opening pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the round game to be started is a probability variable opening round in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state. Further included is a process of setting the probability variation region solenoid control code to 1 as common control data for instructing the start of the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the start of the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation region. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. And a process for determining whether it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by the above. In the present embodiment, in this big hit release process, the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. 20 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Note that the lower special winning opening detection process is based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Processing for counting game balls in the game, processing for determining whether or not the passage of the game ball to the probability variation region is detected, and setting the probability variation confirmation flag when passage of the probability variation region is detected when the probability variation region is valid Processing. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of round games executed with the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. In the present embodiment, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 20 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Also, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the execution of the control after the running round is executed based on the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B counted by the lower big prize opening detection processing (the round being executed is If the final round is the last round, the processing for allowing the end of the big hit gaming state and the next round if not the final round is further included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 9 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed.
In step S230, the CPU 103 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S248.

  If the total number of pending storage is not 0 (step S231; No), the CPU 103 is data indicating that the first data among the specific information stored in the total pending specific information storage unit 151C indicates “first”. Whether or not (step S231). When the first data is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (step S231; No), the second special figure storage unit corresponds to the reservation number “1”. As the stored data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 9 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation (for example, provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. Shift (move to storage area corresponding to holding numbers “1” to “3”). In the process of step S233, the specific information stored in the total pending specific information stored in the total pending specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry (corresponding to the storage order “2” to “8”). The specific information stored in the storage area is moved to the storage area corresponding to “1” to “7”.) Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  If the first data set in the reserved specific area in step S231 is data indicating "first" (step S231; Yes), for example, the first area (for example, the reserved number " The storage data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (the storage data stored most recently) such as the storage area corresponding to “1” is read (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 7 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by subtracting and updating the first reserved memory number count value, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated by one, and the first special figure is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. Shift (move to storage area corresponding to holding numbers “1” to “3”). In the process of step S237, as in step S233, the specific information stored in the total pending specific information stored in the total pending specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. In addition, it is only necessary to be assigned according to the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. Depending on whether or not the gaming state is in the probable state by referring to the determination table of the special figure display result set in the usage table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 What is necessary is just to determine the decision result of either “big hit” or “lack” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR1 as the special figure display result at the ratio of FIG. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when a probability variation flag (described later) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “big hit” at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. It is determined. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process shown in FIG. 23 (described later in detail), when the probability variation control is currently being performed based on the probability variation flag being set to the ON state, the normal state is set. Therefore, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242).

  FIG. 12B shows a determination example in the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 12B, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit”, “second big hit”, or “third big hit”. Is done. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” or “third big hit”. That is, the big hit type is determined as “second big hit” only when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  In this embodiment, a round game of 16 rounds is executed regardless of the type of jackpot, and a predetermined probability change open round in the jackpot game state (the fifth round in which the number of executions of round games is “5”, “6”) In the sixth round), the lower grand prize opening is opened. In the upper open land (1st to 4th, 7th to 16th rounds), the upper prize winning opening is set to the open state. Here, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” and “third jackpot” than when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type is “first jackpot” in the predetermined probability change round in the jackpot gaming state. The upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is longer than in the case of “two big hits”, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is completed is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 12B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than in the first special chart. A probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state after completion is established. That is, when the special figure display result is “hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting prize opening, The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, in the round game (probability opening round) in which the lower big winning opening is opened, the disadvantageous opening that opens the big winning opening in a short upper limit time of 52 milliseconds. Control is executed. In other words, the rate at which game balls enter the Shimodai prize opening is very low. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also very low. On the other hand, in the case of “first big hit” and “third big hit”, the advantageous opening control is executed to open the big winning opening with a long upper limit time of about 27 seconds (27 seconds + 52 milliseconds) in the probability variation opening round, There is a high probability that a game ball will enter the Shimodai prize opening. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also high. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is “big hit” in the probability variation state, the ratio of the big hit type being “first big hit” or “third big hit” is high, so the normal gaming state is changed to the probability variation state. Setting that the special game state to be controlled is reduced (so-called threshold that changes with certainty at the first hit), while once it is controlled to be prone to change, the “big hit” continues at a high rate (the so-called continuous change state). Is possible.

  Specifically, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it becomes “second big hit” at a predetermined ratio (1/2). In the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the probability variation control condition (also referred to as a special condition) is not satisfied, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to a normal gaming state that is not controlled to the positive variation state. On the other hand, when a “first big hit” or “third big hit” is made in the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability variation control condition (special condition) is high in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”. Is also established, and after the big hit gaming state is completed, it is controlled to a special gaming state (probability changing state) controlled to a probability changing state. In the special game state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 provided in the right game area 2B is controlled to be in the open state, and only the special game using the second special figure can be started without sandwiching the first special figure. It becomes. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the second big hit is always made, so that the probability change state is again controlled after the big hit gaming state with high probability. For this reason, the “big hit” and the probability variation state continue continuously until the probability variation end condition is satisfied until all of the special game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 208 times) become “losing” in the probability variation state. According to such a configuration, in the first special figure game that is played in the normal gaming state, the ratio that results in a variable display result of the big hit type of “first big hit” or “third big hit” (so-called expectation that changes with certainty at the first hit) On the other hand, once the variable display result of “first big hit” or “third big hit” is derived, the rate at which the probability variation state and “big hit” continue continuously increases. Therefore, it is possible to provide an exciting gaming experience with sharpness.

  Note that the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is higher for the “third big hit” than the “second big hit” in the same way as the “first big hit”, but the number of round games in which the advantageous open control is executed in the upper open round. Therefore, the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the “big hit” is reduced. In the example of FIG. 12 (B), the “third big hit” with a small number of prize balls to be paid out as a big hit type once controlled to a probable change state has a low rate of determination, so the player is encouraged. It is possible to provide a variety of gaming experiences regarding whether or not it is controlled in a probable state.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, for example, the big hit type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the big hit type in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game is determined. (Step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the symbol “7” is used. When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the symbol “1” is “third jackpot”. In this case, the special symbol indicating the symbol “5” is set as the final symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, execution of the demonstration is specified by causing the effect effect lamp 9 to emit light, outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, displaying a predetermined demo image or moving image on the image display device 5, and the like. It is determined whether or not an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration execution setting is terminated. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process. In the configuration in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the image display device, an effect control command for displaying a predetermined demonstration image may be transmitted in step S248.

  In the above-described processing, based on the random numbers MR1 and MR2, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (whether to control to the big hit gaming state) and the big hit type are determined in steps S239 and S242. It is determined in advance before the display result of the variable display is derived.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 9 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S251). When the big hit flag is on (step S251; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 14A) is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. (Step S252).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S251; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is executed with reference to the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like ( Step S254). If it is determined that the probability variation control is not being executed (step S254; No), the loss variation pattern determination table A (FIG. 14B) is used as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step S255). On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation control is being executed (step S254; Yes), the probability variation counter is referred to, and the number of special symbol variable displays executed after the probability variation control is started (variable display execution during probability variation). (Number of times) is less than or equal to the total reserved storage upper limit number “8”, which is the sum of the upper limit value “4” of the first reserved storage number and the upper limit number “4” of the second reserved storage number (step S256). . The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “208”) is set. Then, every time the special symbol variable display is executed during the probability variation control, the counter value may be decreased by one. The variable display execution count during probability variation is obtained by subtracting the current value of the probability variation counter from “208” which is the initial count value.

  If it is determined in step S256 that the variable display execution count during probability change is less than or equal to the total reserved storage upper limit number (step S256; Yes), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Table B (FIG. 14C) is selected and set (step S257). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S256 that the variable display execution count during probability change is not the total reserved storage upper limit number (step S256; No), as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns, The loss variation pattern determination table C (FIG. 14D) is selected and set (step S258). Then, the variation count value is decremented by 1 (step S259).

  After the processing of step S252, S255, or S259 is executed, the variation pattern set in the use table is determined based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 stored in the variation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S262).

  In step S262, the variable display time (variation pattern) is determined using any of the variation pattern determination tables that are a plurality of decision rule information in which the correspondence between the predetermined variable display result and the variable display time determination result is different. To do. 14A to 14D are examples of the variation pattern determination table used in step S262. In each variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned in accordance with the variation pattern determination result. FIG. 14A shows an example of a big hit variation pattern determination table used when the variable display result is a big hit. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, determination values are assigned so that a plurality of variation patterns that become big hits after a normal reach effect or a super reach effect is determined at a predetermined rate.

  If the variable display result is lost, it is determined whether or not it is in the probability variation state, and the upper limit after the start of the control that becomes the probability variation state and the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is opened. Any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables of FIGS. 14B to 14D is used depending on whether or not variable display has been executed as many times as the number of memories (eight times the total pending storage upper limit number). The The loss variation pattern determination table A in FIG. 14B is used when the gaming state is a normal state, for example. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern determination table B in FIG. 14C, the gaming state is a probable variation state, and the number of times that variable display is executed after becoming the probable variation state is 1 to 8 times. Used for. The loss variation pattern determination table C in FIG. 14D is used when the gaming state is in the probability changing state and the number of times that the variable display has been executed after the probability changing state has exceeded eight. 14B to 14D, in the loss variation pattern determination table A used in the normal state, PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-1, which are variation patterns whose non-shortening special figure variation times are used. Is determined. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern determination table B that is used when probability variation control is started and the variable display execution count during probability variation is 1 to 8, the non-reach variation is longer than when the loss variation pattern determination table C is used. Patterns PA1-3 are determined. In the loss variation pattern determination table C used when the variable display execution count during the probability change exceeds nine, the non-reach variation pattern PA1-2 in which the special figure variation time is shortened is determined. According to such a configuration, when the probability variation control is not yet executed, the non-reach non-reduction special figure variation, the reach effect or the super reach effect is executed at a predetermined rate, and a plurality of times are lost even when lost. In addition to encouraging the player's expectation in the production mode, the special figure variation time is kept constant in the probability variation state, and the later-described battle mode and finalization mode (special mode) production can be executed at a predetermined timing.

  In addition, in the eight variable displays before the all-hold data of the first special figure game stored in the non-probability change state is consumed after the probability change control is started, the big hit type of the second big hit is derived. It is displayed and the probability variation state may end as it is. On the other hand, in the variable display after the ninth time when all the hold data of the first special figure game is consumed, it is considered that the second big hit is not determined as the big hit type as shown in FIG. As described above, the variable display is executed the same number of times as the upper limit storage number (for example, 8 times) after the start of the control in which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is opened as the probability changing state is started. Accordingly, by switching the determination table used for determining the special figure variation time, it is possible to suitably determine the effect to be performed during the execution of the variable display according to the gaming state.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S263). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the process of step S263, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings for starting the change of the special symbol are performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S264). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S264, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S265). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting the notification command, the first pending storage count notification command, and the probability variation counter value notification command. Are stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S266), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including whether or not the probability variation control is being executed, and if it is being executed, the value of the probability variation number counter.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S275, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the above-described command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed. One variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, first reserved memory number notification command, or second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 9 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. (Step S271). The special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S277 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S271; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S272). Further, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S273). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S274). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S275), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in step S271 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S276). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S276; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the special figure determination display time is awaited.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S276 (step S276; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S277), whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S278). When the big hit flag is on (step S278; Yes), a waiting time corresponding to the big hit type is set as the big hit start production waiting time (step S279). Furthermore, a waiting time corresponding to the jackpot type is set as the effect waiting time at the end of the jackpot (step S279A). For example, with reference to a waiting time determination table stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 102 as shown in FIG. 15B, a big hit start production waiting time and a big hit end production waiting time according to the big hit type are set. Good. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the fanfare effect and the ending effect are performed at the second big hit and the third big hit during the execution of the round game in which the disadvantageous release control is executed. As shown in FIG. 15B, the second big hit gaming state and the third big hit gaming state are different in the order of round games in which disadvantageous release control is executed by setting the big hit start waiting time and the big hit end waiting time. The production execution periods can be matched.

  When step S279A ends, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a command (hit start designation command) at the time of starting the big hit (step S280). The hit designation command is, for example, that the big hit gaming state is started, the gaming state immediately before starting (whether or not it is a probability variation state), and the big hit type of the big hit gaming state to be started (first to third big hits) Or any other command that can be specified. Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S281). Subsequently, a setting for ending probability variation control is performed (step S282). For example, as the process of step S282, a process of clearing a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to turn it off, or a probability change count for counting the remaining number of times for a special figure game for which the probability change control is performed A process for clearing the counter may be executed.

  After executing the process of step S282, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S283), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S278 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended (step S284). As an example, in the process of step S284, when the probability variation count value which is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S284 may be terminated.

  After executing the process of step S284, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “0” (step S275), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 9 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 9 as the big hit release pre-process. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the on state by the process of step S281 shown in FIG. 15 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; No), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the big hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit start performance waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off as processing for starting the first round game in the big hit gaming state. Later (step S293), for example, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the process of step S294, the special symbols that have fluctuated in the variable display that is the big hit are the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Whether the symbol is a symbol and the jackpot symbol derived as a variable display result are read (step S295). As an example, referring to the game control flag setting unit 152 or the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer set in step S234 or S238 of FIG. 10 and the confirmed special determined in S244 What is necessary is just to read the buffer value which shows a design.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the big hit release pattern table according to whether the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, or “third big hit” based on the data read out in step S295 ( Step S297). As an example, the jackpot type may be determined. First, when the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is “1”, the first special symbol is determined to be a variable special symbol. Then, the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table selected in step S242 of FIG. 11 and determining the jackpot type according to the varying special symbol and the confirmed special symbol.

  In step S297, when the CPU 103 determines that the big hit type is “first big hit”, for example, the first big hit release pattern table of FIG. 17A is displayed in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control buffer setting unit 155. Set as an open pattern table. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is “second big hit”, the second big hit release pattern table of FIG. 17B is set as the use release pattern table. If it is determined that the game is “third big hit”, the third big hit release pattern table of FIG. 17C is set as the use release pattern table. For example, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, the opening pattern table designates the number of rounds and the big winning opening to be opened in the round as information on each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. And an opening pattern (large winning opening opening pattern) for controlling the solenoids (the solenoid 82A for the upper winning opening door and the solenoid 82B for the lower winning opening door) to open and close the winning opening at an appropriate timing. Information to specify the table), information indicating the maximum opening time of the special winning opening in that round, and the operating time of the special winning opening for that round (from the start of the round game until the final closing of the special winning entrance door in that round) Any table that stores information indicating (time) in association with each other may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, in this embodiment, the round count value is any one of “1” to “4” and “7” to “16” (normally open round). And the case of “5” or “6” (probability opening round), the big winning opening to be opened is different. Also, the big winning opening opening upper limit time in each round, the opening pattern to be used, and the big winning opening operating time are made different according to the big hit type. By selecting a table to be used according to the jackpot type from a plurality of jackpot opening pattern tables as shown in FIGS. 17 (A) to (C), a different order according to the jackpot type as shown in FIG. You can run a round game.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D, the big winning opening opening pattern table is alternately set as one or a plurality of rows (records) such as the time for controlling the opening of the big winning opening and the time for controlling the closing. It is a table. The record number corresponds to the order in which each record is used. While using a record whose record name includes “open time”, the big prize opening is opened. On the other hand, the prize winning opening is closed while the record including the “closing time” is being used. The usage time indicates the upper limit time for using the record.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads, for example, a round counter value indicating the number of round games to be started from a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S299). Then, based on the use release pattern table set in step S298 or S297 and the read round counter value, the top special variable winning ball apparatus that sets the big winning opening in the round game to be opened in the round game to be started Either the upper prize winning port formed in 7A or the lower major prize winning port formed in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S300). As shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “4” and “7” to “16” (when the round is normally open), It is decided to execute a round game in which the big prize opening is opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is “5” or “6” (when it is a probability variation open round), it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “5” or “6” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower big prize opening opened is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is played by the player. The open state is advantageous for the user.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting a game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S300. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “4” and “7” to “16”, the game by the upper university winning opening switch 23A is performed in accordance with the opening of the upper university winning opening. Enable sphere detection. On the other hand, when the round count value is “5” or “6”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large winning opening switch 23B is made effective in conjunction with the lower large winning opening being opened.

  Following the processing of step S300, for example, the stored data of the big hit type is read from the big hit type buffer or the like, and the big winning opening operating time corresponding to the round counter value and the big hit type is determined (step S301). The big winning opening operating time is the solenoid for changing the upper or lower winning opening from the start of the round game to the open state and the closed state in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. This is the time for executing the control, and coincides with the duration of the round game that does not include the input / output matching wait state and the input / output error state.

  After the process of step S301 is executed, an opening start control is performed to change the large winning opening (upper large winning opening or lower large winning opening) from the closed state to the opened state (step S301A). At this time, the setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed according to the big winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S300. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. Specifically, an address value for referring to the release pattern corresponding to the round counter value designated by the release pattern table set in step S297 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). Thus, the control signal for turning on or off the solenoid according to the elapsed time from the start of the round may be transmitted to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door. On the other hand, when the lower prize winning opening is set to the open state, an address value for referring to the open pattern corresponding to the round counter value designated by the open pattern table set in step S298 is similarly stored in a predetermined area (for example, the RAM 103). The game control buffer setting unit 155 or the like) is set to transmit a drive signal to the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B. In step S302, the update of the round timer for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the round set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 is started.

  When step S301A ends, the CPU 103 executes setting processing for transmitting a round start command to the effect control board 12 (step S301B). As a specific example, the CPU 103 can specify in the command transmission buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 what number round game is started (numerical information indicating the current round counter value). And a round start command including information indicating that a new round game is started. The set round start command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 in the command control process (step S17 in FIG. 8) to be executed next. Then, the CPU 103 sets, as a use pattern, a big winning opening opening pattern table corresponding to the type of big hit and the number of rounds to be started among the plurality of big winning opening opening pattern tables stored in the ROM 102 (S302).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big winning opening to be opened determined in step S300 is a lower major winning opening (step S303), and if it is a lower major winning opening (step S303; Yes), the RAM 102 The value of the probability variation area solenoid control code set in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) is set to 1 (step S304). The probability variation region solenoid control code specifies that the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 using the probability variation region solenoid and the control of validity / invalidity of the probability variation region are started in the probability variation region solenoid control region described later. Control code. As described above, since the start of the position control of the probability variation area and the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation area is started using a common control code (probability variation area solenoid control code), the probability variation area is opened and closed in addition to the opening and closing of the probability variation area. Even when the validity / invalidity of the area is changed, the necessary storage capacity can be reduced. If it is determined in step S303 that the round is not to open the lower major winning opening (step S303; No), or if the processing of step S304 is terminated, the PCU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5” (step S305). The pre-opening process for jackpot is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S305, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release process in step S115 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S115 of FIG. 9 as the big hit release process. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the currently executed round game is a round that opens the lower big prize opening (step S311). As an example, when the round counter value is “14” or “16” indicating a probability variation open round, it is determined that the round is to open the lower major winning opening (step S311; Yes), and the lower major winning opening is entered. The lower big prize opening winning detection process for detecting the detected game ball is executed (step S316).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S316 of FIG. 19 as the lower grand prize opening winning detection process. In the lower great prize opening detection process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lower big prize opening switch 23B is turned on (step S501). When the lower large prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B when the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B is in the first state (open state), and has been turned on. (Step S501; Yes), it is then determined whether or not a lower big prize opening switch invalid flag, which will be described later, is set on (Step S502). The lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) and set to the on state in step S549 of FIG. Even when the lower big prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B in the output error state, it is used to execute control for invalidating the detection.

  If it is determined that the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not in the on state (step S502; No), the CPU 103 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 153), and the lower special variable prize winning device 7B. 1 is added to the winning game number counter during the game, which is a counter indicating the number of game balls (step S502A). The value of the winning prize counter during the game is based on the number of game balls detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B when the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not valid, and the gaming ball detected by the probability changing area switch 24A. And the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B.

  When step S502A is completed or when it is determined No in step S501 or when it is determined Yes in step S502, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is in an on state (step S503). . If the probability variation area switch is in the ON state (step S503; Yes), it is considered that the game ball has been discharged from the special variable prize-winning device 7B through the probability variation area. Subtract (Step S504). Next, it is determined whether or not the winning prize counter during the game is less than 0 (step S505). If it is less than 0 (step S505; Yes), it is considered that the lower big prize opening switch 23B has not correctly detected the game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize winning device 7B, so an error process at the time of overdischarge detection is executed. (Step S512), and the lower prize winning opening winning detection process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the prize counter during winnings is set to 0 as an error process at the time of overdischarge detection. In addition, a predetermined error signal may be output to the hall management computer.

  If it is determined that the prize counter during winnings game is 0 or more (step S505; No), the CPU 103 next determines whether or not the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to the on state (step S506). The probability variation area detection valid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152), which is switched to the on state / off state in the probability variation region solenoid control processing of FIG. It is used to execute control for switching between validity / invalidity of the probability variation area at a predetermined timing in the gaming state. If it is determined that the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to the on state (step S506; Yes), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the winning game game winning counter is 0 (step S507). If the prize counter during winnings is not 0 (step S507; No), the CPU 103 sets the probability change confirmation flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) to the ON state (step). S508). In step S508, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state, so that the probability variation state advantageous to the player is controlled after the running big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (step S507; Yes), it is considered that fraud has been executed. Therefore, step S508 is skipped and the probability variation confirmation flag is not turned on.

  If it is determined No in step S503, No is determined in step S506, Yes is determined in step S507, or the processing in step S508 is terminated, the CPU 103 next determines whether the discharge switch 24B is in the on state. (Step S509). When the discharge switch is in the ON state (step S509; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during winnings in a game (step S510). Next, it is determined whether or not the prize counter during winnings is less than 0 (step S511). If it is less than 0 (step S511; Yes), the over-discharge detection error process is executed (step S512) in the same manner as when it is determined Yes in step S505, and the lower large prize opening winning detection process is terminated. Also, if it is determined No in step S509 or if it is determined No in step S511, the lower large winning opening winning detection process is ended as it is.

  In the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 20, when the prize counter during the game is less than 0 (the game detected by the lower big prize mouth switch 23B when the lower big prize mouth switch invalid flag is not valid). When the number of balls is less than the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), the error process at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512) It is possible to recover the error state by returning the winning number counter during game play to 0. In addition, when the prize counter during game play is 0 in step S507 (the number of game balls detected by the lower prize port switch 23B is valid when the lower magnitude prize port switch invalid flag is not turned on) When the number of game balls detected by the area switch 24A matches the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), step S508 is skipped, and the probability change confirmation flag is not set. For this reason, even if the probability variation area switch 24A detects a game ball by an illegal act, the probability variation state is not controlled by the detection, so that the security against the illegal act can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 19, when step S316 is completed or when it is determined in step S311 that it is not a round for opening the lower prize winning opening (step S311; No), the CPU 103 opens the big winning prize opening based on the opening pattern. A big prize opening opening control process is executed (step S317). As an example, first, in the opening pattern set in S302 of FIG. 16, it is specified whether the big winning opening is set to the open state or the closed state at the timing indicated by the current round timer value. . Then, according to the specific result, when it is determined No in step S311 (when it is a normal open round), when it is determined Yes to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door (when it is a probability variable open round). In this case, a control signal for turning on or off the solenoid according to the specific result may be transmitted to the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door. In this embodiment, the control signal for turning on the state when it is determined to be in the open state and the control signal for turning off when it is determined that the state is closed may be transmitted. For example, in step S317, the CPU 103 uses the usage time of the currently used record among the records of the usage release pattern set in S302 of FIG. Are compared to determine whether or not the usage time of the currently used record has elapsed. If it is determined that the usage time has elapsed, the next record is stored as a usage record in the usage release pattern, and the drive signal corresponding to the opening / closing operation specified by the usage record is set to the corresponding solenoid (probability opening round). Is transmitted to the solenoid 82B, and to the solenoid 82A in the upper open round. If the record name of the set next use record is “Large winning opening opening time k (k is an arbitrary integer)”, the special variable winning device (upper special variable winning device 7A or lower special variable winning device 7B) is selected. A control signal for opening is transmitted to the solenoid. On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening time k (k is an arbitrary integer) ", the special variable winning device (upper special variable winning device 7A or lower special variable winning device 7B) is controlled to be closed (output off). Transmit the signal to the corresponding solenoid.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S318). At this time, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S318; No), the big winning opening switch in which the detection of the game ball is effective among the upper large winning opening switch 23A and the lower large winning opening switch 23B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S319).

  If the big prize opening switch is on in step S319 (step S319; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S320). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and is detected by the big winning opening switch while one round game is executed. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, setting for paying out the game ball to be the prize ball is performed (step S321). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  If the big winning opening switch is off in step S319 (step S319; No), or after executing the process of step S321, the winning number count value for which the winning number count value is determined in advance (for example, “6”). Is determined (step S322). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S322; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, when the big winning opening operating time has elapsed in step S318 (step S318; Yes), or when it is determined in step S322 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S322; Yes), the CPU 103 It is determined that the current round game is to be ended, and a special winning opening release end process is executed (step S323). Here, the open pattern set in step S302 in FIG. 16 is cleared, and the post-open pattern for controlling (maintaining in the closed state) the opening / closing of the big prize opening after the round game ends is set as the use pattern. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S323, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S324). Next, based on the round counter value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round to be ended is a probability change open round that opens the lower major winning opening. (Step S325). Then, if it is determined that it is a probability variation open round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S325; Yes), a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) is used to measure the elapsed time since the end of the round. A value corresponding to a predetermined input / output match wait time limit is set in the input / output match wait timer set to (for example, 2740 milliseconds), and counting until the time is up is started (step S326). Whether it is determined in step 325 that it is not a round to open the lower prize winning opening (step S325; No), or when the processing of step S326 is completed, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “6” ( Step S321), the big hit release process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the processing after the big hit release in step S116 shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 9 as the big hit release post-process. In the post-hit opening post process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines, based on the round counter value, whether or not the lower big prize opening was opened in the executed round game (whether it was a probable opening round) (step). S541). When the lower major winning opening is opened (step S541; Yes), the CPU 103 next sets the next transition allowance flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 to the ON state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S542). In step S547, which will be described later, the next transition allowance flag is set to the on state when a condition for ending the executed round and shifting to the next state (execution of control after the currently executed round) is satisfied. This flag is used to suitably allow execution of control after the round being executed. Here, the next state is the next round when the executed round is not the last round of the jackpot gaming state, or the game after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the end of the jackpot when the round is the last round. Indicates a state (a special game state controlled to the probability change state when the probability change confirmation flag is set, and a normal game state not controlled to the probability change state when the flag is not set). If it is determined that the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state (step S542; No), the CPU 103 sets the input / output error flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) to the on state. Is set (step S543). The I / O error flag does not become 0 even when the winning counter during the game is over the I / O match waiting upper limit time, and an I / O error state (a state in which it is estimated that a clogging or the like has occurred) will be described later. This flag is set to an on state in step S552, which will be described later, based on the start, and is used to wait until the error state is resolved by executing an abnormal operation, etc., described later, and controlling the error state. It is done.

  If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not on (step S543; No), then the CPU 103 determines whether or not the I / O match wait timer that started counting in step S326 of FIG. 19 has increased (step S544). . If a predetermined input / output matching waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has not yet elapsed from the start of counting in step S326 in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 determines that the timer has not been increased (step S544; No). Then, the lower prize winning opening detection process shown in FIG. 20 is executed (step S545). In step S545, as in step S316 of FIG. 19, the CPU 103 updates the probability change confirmation flag and the prize counter during winnings in accordance with the state of the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the probability change area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B.

  When step S545 is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game updated at step S545 is 0 (step S546). When it is determined that the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (step S546; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a next transition permission flag (step S547). That is, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A (the lower special variable prize balls passing through the probability variation area). Number of game balls discharged from the device 7B) and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B (number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through the probability variation area) If the current round is the last round executed in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state is terminated, and if it is not the last round, the next round is entered. Permissible control is executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the input / output error flag is on in the same manner as in step S543 (step S548). If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not on (step S548; No), that is, if it is not an I / O error, the CPU 103 ends the processing after releasing the big hit. In step S546, the winning counter during the game is not 0, and the control is executed after the running round (if the running round is the last round executed in the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state ends. If it is determined that the transition to the next round is not permitted if it is not the last round (step S546; No), the processing after the big hit release is similarly terminated.

  In step S544, in the round game in which the lower prize winning opening is opened, a predetermined time after the period for changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the open state is not permitted without executing the control after the round being executed. When it is determined that the input / output match waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has elapsed (step S544; Yes), the CPU 103 temporarily disables the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning port switch 24A. Therefore, the lower large prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state (step S549). As a result, it is determined as Yes in step S502 of FIG. 20 until it is updated to the off state, and even if the lower large prize opening switch detects the game ball, the winning counter during the game is not updated, Detection is disabled. Also, at this time, at least the detection by the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, the winning counter during the game game is decremented by 1 in step S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process in FIG. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process (error display start process) for starting a screen display indicating that the image display apparatus 5 is in an input / output error state (step S550). Specifically, a command to be executed next is set by setting a buffer value for designating transmission of an effect control command for instructing start of error display in a transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102. In the control process (step S17 in FIG. 17), an effect control command for designating the start of error display may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Next, with respect to an external device such as a hall management computer, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B and the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A And the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B do not match, and an error signal is transmitted to notify that the input / output match waiting upper limit time has elapsed (an input / output error has occurred) ( Step S551). By outputting the error signal, the external device such as the hall management computer that has received the error signal can know the occurrence of the input / output error, so that the hall manager can quickly cope with the error.

  When step S551 is completed, the CPU 103 sets the input / output error flag to the on state (step S552), and ends the big hit release post-processing. Through the processing of steps S549 to S552, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B are detected. The input / output error state is controlled based on the fact that the number obtained by adding the number of game balls does not match and the input / output match waiting upper limit time has elapsed.

  When the input / output error state is controlled, it is determined in step S543 of the big hit release post-processing that the input / output error flag is on (step S543; Yes), and step S544 is skipped. Further, when the input / output error state is controlled, there is a case where the clogging of the ball is resolved by an abnormal operation of the probability changing area lid 72 in the input / output error state described later. In addition, there is a case where the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the lower prize winning door by hand and throws a game ball in order to eliminate the error state. In such a case, when the discharge switch 24B detects a game ball that has been jammed or has been thrown in, the prize counter during the game is updated in the lower prize winning detection process (step S545). . At this time, it is determined in step S546 that the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (step S546; Yes). In step S547, not only the next transition permission flag is set to the ON state, but also in step S548. It is determined that the output error flag is in the on state (step S548; Yes), and processing for eliminating the input / output error state (steps S553 and S555) is executed. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the I / O error flag in the off state in step S553 (step S553), and then sets the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag in the off state (step S555). Exit.

  Whether it is determined whether the round game executed in step S541 is a normally open round that does not open the lower prize winning opening (step S541; No), or it is determined in step S542 that the next transition allowance flag is on. In this case (step S542; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S561). The next round waiting flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S564 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round wait flag is OFF in step S561 (step S561; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (eg, “16”) (step S562). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S562; No), a predetermined time is set as the next round waiting time (step S563). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S564), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  If it is determined in step S562 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S562; Yes), a predetermined time is set as the pre-hit end time (step S565). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S566). Further, the big hit flag and the next transition allowance flag are cleared and turned off (step S567). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (step S567A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control control for valid / invalid of the probability variation region in the probability variation region solenoid control processing described later are stopped. Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in step S561 (step S561; Yes), it is determined whether or not the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S569). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S569; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S569 (step S569; Yes), the next transition allowance flag and the next round waiting flag are cleared and turned off (step S570). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S571). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (step S571A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control control for valid / invalidity of the probability variation region are stopped in the probability variation region solenoid control process described later. And the setting process which transmits a round end command is performed (step S571B). As a specific example, the CPU 103 can specify in the command transmission buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 what number round game the round game to be ended is (numeric information indicating the current round counter value). And a round end command including the information indicating that the running round game is ended. The set round end command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 in the command control process (step S17 in FIG. 8) to be executed next. Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S572), the processing after the big hit release is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, and a new round game may be started. it can.

  In this way, in the processing after the big hit release in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, after the big winning opening operation time in the round game is over, the execution of the control after the round under execution exceeds the predetermined input / output matching waiting time. Is not permitted, the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state, and the detection of the game ball by the lower big prize opening switch 23B is invalidated. Also, at this time, at least the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during winnings in step S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. . Therefore, for example, when the lower big prize opening door 71 is opened by hand and the game ball is entered into the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B, the prize counter value during the game is detected by the lower big prize port switch 23B. Is subtracted based on detection by the discharge switch 24B. Therefore, the I / O error state can be canceled by manually opening the lower large prize opening door 71 until the game counter is set to 0 and allowing the game ball to enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. . That is, it is possible to easily recover from the error state.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S117 of FIG. 9 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before jackpot end (the time before jackpot end set in step S279A of FIG. 15) has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit end has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S336), the big hit end processing is ended. When a special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 9 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs. When the special figure display result is a big hit, the probability variation control is temporarily ended in step S282 of FIG. For this reason, even if the probability change state before the big hit, if the probability change control condition is not satisfied in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the big hit, it is determined No in step S363, and a new The normal state is entered without the probability variation control being started. Therefore, after the probability variation control is started, if the variable display result of “second big hit” is derived in the first special figure game, it is difficult or impossible to establish the probability variation control condition, the probability variation control is terminated as it is. Will end up.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a probability variation region solenoid control process executed in step S16A of the game control timer interrupt process of FIG. In this probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 first reads the value of the probability changing area solenoid control code set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 (step S601). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the read control code is the same as the value of the control code read in the probability variation region solenoid control process executed last time (step S602). As an example, the value stored in the control code value storage area for comparison set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 in step S603 (described later) of the probability changing area solenoid control process executed last time. If the value read in step S601 matches, it is determined that the value is the same as the previous time, and if it is different, it is determined that the value is not the same.

  If it is determined in step S602 that it is not the same as the previous time (step S602; No), the value read in step S601 for the next comparison is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). The stored control code value storage area for comparison is stored (step S603). Next, the CPU 103 determines a use table list for selecting the probability variation solenoid pattern table according to the value read in step S601 (step S604). Here, the probability variation solenoid pattern table is data (solenoid output designation data) for designating the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region cover for each table when the table is used, such as TBL0 to TBL10 in FIG. In this table, data specifying whether the probability variation area is valid or invalid (a probability variation area valid / invalid designation value) and the usage time of the table are stored in association with each other. The use table list is a list in which the probability change solenoid pattern tables are stored in the order of use according to whether the read value of the probability change region solenoid code is 0 or 1. In the present embodiment, since the same probability variation solenoid pattern table is used regardless of the big hit type, the storage capacity required for controlling the position of the probability variation region lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation region can be reduced.

  FIG. 25 is an example of determining the use table list in step S604. In this example, if the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code read in step S601 is 0, a probability variation solenoid pattern table (in which the probability variation region is kept invalid while the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is kept off) A use table list that continues to use only TBL0) is determined. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is 1, a plurality of probability variations in which the table usage time differs depending on whether the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid to be specified is ON / OFF, whether the probability variation area is valid / invalid. A use table list for switching the solenoid pattern tables (TBL1 to TBL10) in order is determined. TBL1 to TBL10 are used in periods T1 to T10 in the control example shown in FIG. Among these, TBL1 to TBL5 are during the special winning opening operating time (T1 to T5), TBL6 to TBL9 are during the I / O match waiting period (T6 to T9), and TBL10 is the input / output after the I / O match waiting state has ended. Used for each error state (T10).

  When the use table list is determined in step S604, the CPU 103 sets the top table of the use table list as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (step S605). Then, the value of the solenoid output designation data and the value of the probability variation area valid / invalid designation value are read from the set probability variation solenoid pattern table (step S606). Then, the probability variation region detection valid flag set in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is updated according to the read probability variation region valid / invalid designation value (step S607). Furthermore, according to the read value of the solenoid output designation data, the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 is updated, so that the probability change according to the solenoid output designation data is achieved. The on / off control of the area lid solenoid 82C is controlled (step S608). That is, the position of the probability variation area lid 72 is controlled. The probability changing area solenoid buffer is an output buffer for outputting a control signal for designating ON / OFF to the solenoid 82C for the probability changing area cover, and is executed next in accordance with the value stored in this buffer. In the command control process (step S17 in FIG. 8), a control signal is output to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid.

  Next, the table usage time of the usage table set in step S605 is set in a probability changing area solenoid timer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 (step S609), and time measurement is started. Then, the probability variation region solenoid control process is terminated.

  Since the probability variation area solenoid control code value is updated at the start (step S304 in FIG. 16) and at the end (S567A and S571A in FIG. 23) of the probability variation release round, it is not continuously updated. Therefore, when it is determined in step S602 that the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is different from the previous value and the use table list is determined, the step of the probability variation region solenoid control executed in the next and subsequent loops until the current round is completed. In S602, it is determined that the read value is the same as the previous time (step S602; Yes). In this case, the CPU 103 updates the probability variation area solenoid timer value (step S610), and then determines whether or not the usage time of the usage table has ended (step S611). Specifically, when the probability changing area solenoid timer set in step S609 in the previous loop is not yet up, it is determined that the usage time of the use table has not ended (step S611; No), The area solenoid control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the probability variation region solenoid timer set in step S609 is up, the CPU 103 determines that the usage time of the usage table has expired (step S611; Yes), and then whether the usage table number is 0 or not. It is determined whether or not (TBL0 is being used) (step S612). When the use table number is 0 (step S612; Yes), the control of changing the position of the probability variation region lid 72 by switching on / off the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid, and the validity variation region valid / invalid Since the control for switching is not started, the probability variation region solenoid control processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the use table number is not 0 (step S612; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the use table number is 10 (TBL10 is being used) (step S613). When the current gaming state is an input / output error state and the TBL 10 is being used (step S613; Yes), the probability changing area lid solenoid 82 is stopped in an off state (the probability changing area lid 72 is closed). (Probability change area solenoid stop process) is executed (step S615), and the probability change area solenoid control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the TBL 10 is not in use (step S613; No), the table recorded next to the current use table in the use table list determined in step S604 is set as the use table (step S614). The process of steps S606 to S609 is performed on the solenoid output designation data, the probability variation area valid / invalid designation data, etc. in the next use table, and the probability variation area solenoid control process is terminated.

  In the probability variation region solenoid control process, when the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is changed from 0 to 1, the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is switched on and off to change the position of the probability variation region lid 72. Both the control and the control for switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area are started. Therefore, the capacity of the RAM 102 can be reduced when starting the position control of the probability variation area lid 72 and the control for switching the validity variation area between valid and invalid.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process for determining whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on is repeated and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in a predetermined area (effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. In the command analysis process, when an initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 when a power interruption occurs is stored, a power interruption flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set. If power supply to the effect control board 12 is interrupted when power interruption occurs, the RAM 122 is once flashed, and all flag values including the probability change state flag set in the RAM 122 are cleared to “0”. Further, the game state designation command transmitted by the main board 11 at the start of variable display of special symbols (step S264 in FIG. 13) or the end of the big hit gaming state (step S364 in FIG. 23) is a probable change state. If a command indicating this is stored, a probability change flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set. In this case, the value of the probability variation counter included in the gaming state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as information that can specify the variable display execution count during probability variation. On the other hand, if a command designating a game state other than the probability variation state (normal state or the like) is stored, the probability variation flag is cleared.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model As for the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process, the effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is used as various random values used for effect control. Update with Thereafter, the process returns to the determination process of whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, the following steps S170 to S173 and One of the processes of S176 to S178 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display, notification effects, reach effects, and other various effects, the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, etc. Contains.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In addition, in the variable display effect process, according to the game state, the number notification effect for notifying the maximum number of executions of the special symbol variable display until the probability variation control ends, the charge notification for notifying that the maximum number of executions has increased. The effect control for performing 2 effects is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. On the other hand, when the “big hit” is met, the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.

  The jackpot display process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 performs a fanfare effect to notify that the jackpot gaming state starts based on the reception of the command specifying the start of the jackpot gaming state transmitted from the main board 11. After the start, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process.

  The big hit start process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot start time process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents at the start of the jackpot game state, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the jackpot start effect in response to the start of the jackpot gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED 9 and the decorative LED, various effect controls are performed. In the big hit start process, the big hit depends on whether the game state before the big hit is a probability change state, and if it is a probability change state, whether the variable display execution count during the probability change is less than or equal to the total number of reserved storage. Determine the medium production mode. The big hit start process may include a big hit notification effect that clearly notifies that the big hit gaming state is reached, or is executed in response to the fact that the big hit gaming state is not clearly notified but becomes the big hit gaming state. It may include any directing. Corresponding to the end of the execution of the big hit start time production, the value of the production process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing.

  The big hit effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state according to the number of rounds, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying above, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed, and the big hit effect is executed. For example, as will be described later, in a round game in which disadvantageous release control is performed to open the grand prize opening up to the upper limit of 52 milliseconds, the fanfare effect and the ending effect are executed, while it is advantageous to open up to the upper limit of 20 seconds or about 27 seconds. In the round game in which the release control is performed, an effect (notice during the big hit) is executed to notify that the game state is a big hit game. Furthermore, as will be described later, in the round game of the first big hit probability variation open round, based on the receipt of the probability variation confirmation command from the main board 11, a special notification for notifying that the state is controlled to the probability variation state is executed again. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is controlled to the third big hit gaming state, a specific notification (for example, charge notification) having a different performance mode from the special notification is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, a big hit effect setting setting end process including a setting process for executing an ending effect according to the gaming state is performed. After execution, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 An ending effect is executed by performing various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. After the effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 26 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the specified variation pattern is decorated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command, for example. It is determined whether or not the pattern variable display mode is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (production control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a jackpot combination corresponding to the jackpot type is determined ( Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S525, the execution execution setting during variable display according to the gaming state is performed (steps S526 to S534). First, the effect control CPU 120 refers to a probability change flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 to determine whether or not probability change control is being executed (step S526). When the probability variation flag is cleared (OFF state), it is determined that the probability variation control is not being performed (step S526; No), and the normal mode is set as the effect mode (step S527). As an example, a normal mode image is selected as an effect background to be displayed during variable display, and an effect control pattern determination table corresponding to the normal mode is used as an effect control pattern determination table used in step S535 described later. Just choose. And step S535 mentioned later is performed.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set (ON state), it is determined that the probability variation control is being performed (step S526; Yes), and then the variable display execution count during the probability variation is equal to or less than the predetermined number (8 times). It is determined whether or not there is (step S528). The variable display count during probability variation is obtained by subtracting the value of the probability variation counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 by the above-described command analysis processing from the initial count value (eg, “208”) of the variable display in the probability variation state stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Find it. If it is determined that the variable display execution count during probability change is 8 or less (step S528; Yes), whether or not the production mode is controlled to the probability change state corresponding to the gaming state where the variable display execution count during probability change is equal to or less than the predetermined number. A mode (for example, a battle mode) for scolding is set (step S529). As an example, an image that asks whether or not to be controlled to be in a probable state is selected as an effect background to be displayed during variable display, and the effect mode (as an effect control pattern determination table used in step S535 described later) An effect control pattern determination table corresponding to (battle mode) may be selected. And step S535 mentioned later is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display execution count during probability change is not less than 8 (Step S528; No), the probability change control is being performed as the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state in which the variable display execution count during probability change is greater than the predetermined number as the effect mode. A mode (special mode) that suggests the existence is set (step S530). As an example, an image that suggests that the background of the effect to be displayed during variable display is being probable is selected, and an effect according to the effect mode is selected as an effect control pattern determination table used in step S535 described later. A control pattern determination table may be selected. In the special mode, in addition to other effects, a frequency notification effect for notifying the maximum number of variable symbol special displays from now until the end of probability variation control is executed. In step S530, an effect control pattern determination table is selected so that an effect control pattern including a pattern for executing the number-of-times notification effect is determined.

  When step S530 ends, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the charge notification 2 execution flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set (step S531). The charge notification 2 execution flag has passed the probability variation area in the probability variation release round of the third big hit gaming state performed before the previous time, but the probability variation display execution count during probability variation is still less than the predetermined number. It is a flag indicating that the charge notification effect is not executed. If it determines with the charge alerting | reporting 2 execution flag not being set (step S531; No), CPU120 for presentation control will perform step S5355 mentioned later. If it is determined that the charge notification 2 execution flag is set (step S531; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 next performs a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) in which the variable display execution count during probability change is the number of times the charge notification 2 is executed. Is determined (step S532). When the variable display execution count during probability change is a predetermined number (step S532; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting process for executing the notification effect of the charge notification 2 (step S533). Specifically, a flag indicating that the notification effect of the charge notification 2 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is executed with variable display started this time is set. Then, the charge notification 2 execution flag is cleared (step S534), and step S535 is executed.

  In addition to steps S526 to S534, execution settings for other effects may be performed as execution settings for effects during variable display. As an example, a setting for executing a predetermined changing notice effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed corresponding to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed as the changing notice effect.

  As another example, regardless of the possibility that the strange display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting for performing an effect in a predetermined manner may be performed for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  When step S527, step S529, or step S534 is completed, or if it is determined No in step S531, or if it is determined No in step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control is set to one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Determination is made (step S535). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. When the charge notification 2 execution setting in step S533 is executed, an effect control pattern (charge notification 2 effect control pattern) for executing the effect of charge notification 2 is further set. Alternatively, the effect control pattern may be selected after replacing the effect control pattern determination table set in step S530 with a table corresponding to the execution of the charge effect 2. In this embodiment, by using the effect control pattern determination table set in any one of step S527, step S529, and step S530, the effect control pattern of the effect executed by the variable display that is started this time is determined. A plurality of variable display effects such as an effect, a super reach effect, and a variable display effect before reaching reach can be executed in an effect mode according to the gaming state. In addition, when the special mode is set as the production mode, in addition to the production executed in other production modes such as the reach production, a pattern including the production control pattern for executing the number notification production is determined as the usage pattern. do it. Here, when the charge effect 2 execution setting is executed in step S533, the frequency notification effect may not be executed.

  In step S535, at the start of the next big hit game state to be executed, information indicating that the game state before the big hit can be determined is stored in the big hit front game state buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as the current game state (effect). Mode, etc.) is stored. For example, when step S527 is executed in the variable display start setting process, the normal state (non-probability change state) is executed, and when step S529 is executed, the variable display execution count is 8 or less during the probability change state and probability change, and S530 is executed. In this case, information indicating that the number of times of variable display execution during probability variation and probability variation is greater than 8 may be stored in the big hit game state buffer. In this embodiment, when step S527 is executed, a big hit pre-probability change state flag indicating that the game state before big hit is an unpredictable change state is set, and when step S529 or 530 is executed, it is large. Clear the obvious non-changeable flag.

  The effect control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of control patterns such as a special-figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns. Each effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. The contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like may be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes data indicating a period during which an operation on a predetermined operation unit is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  After performing the process of step S535, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S536). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S537). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S529 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S538), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. 26 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S821). ). As an example, in the process of step S821, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction), and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S821 (step S821; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode set in FIG. 27 is the special mode (step S822). When it is in the special mode (step S822; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not it is the start timing of the number-of-times notification effect execution period (step S823). If the number-of-times notification effect execution period is predetermined in the effect control pattern selected in step S535 based on setting the effect mode to the special mode in step S530 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. Good. When it is determined in step S823 that it is the start timing of the frequency notification effect execution period (step S823; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the charge effect 2 execution flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set. Determination is made (step S824).

  When the charge notification 2 execution flag is not set (step S824; No), the number notification effect of notifying the actual remaining number of executions indicated by the probability variation counter is started (step S825). In the process of step S825, in order to execute the number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the number notification effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123 or the voice control is performed. What is necessary is just to transmit to the board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. For example, when the value of the probability variation counter is n, an effect screen including “remaining n times” as shown in FIG. 37C in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 is displayed for a predetermined period with respect to the display control unit 123. A command instructing display is transmitted (for example, for 5 seconds). Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, it is only necessary that the number-of-times notification effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  On the other hand, when the charge notification 2 execution flag is set (step S826; Yes), a new probability change control is started, but the remaining number of executions is determined according to the fact that the charge notification effect is not yet executed. The number notification effect for notifying the number of times less than the actual remaining number of executions (false remaining number of executions) is started (step S826). For example, if the actual remaining number of executions is n, the remaining number of executions immediately before the start of the new probability change control is m, and then the number of special symbol variable displays executed up to now is k, then m− It is only necessary to display k in the predetermined area of the image display device 5 as the number of false remaining executions as in step S825. The number of false remaining executions (km) to be notified here is the probability variation control so that the game ball passes through the probability variation area when the number of variable display executions during probability variation is less than the predetermined number, and the execution of the charge notification is postponed. This is the remaining number of executions when it is assumed that the probability variation counter has been decreased without being updated after the condition is satisfied. The number of false remaining executions may be the value of a counter for false number described later.

  If it is not the time notification effect execution start timing in step S823 (step S823; No), or after the processing of step S826 or S825 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the charge notification 2 effect (step S827). ). For the variable display during execution, based on the execution of the charge notification 2 execution setting in step S533 of FIG. 27, the execution period of the charge notification 2 effect is executed, for example, in step S533 of FIG. The production control pattern selected in step S535 based on that may be determined in advance. For the variable display being executed, if the charge notification 2 execution setting is executed in step S533 of FIG. 27 and the current time is during the charge notification 2 effect execution period, the effect control CPU 120 performs the charge notification 2 effect. The control process for executing is performed (step S828). In step S828, in order to execute the charge notification 2 effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the charge notification 2 effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123 or the voice control is performed. What is necessary is just to transmit to the board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. For example, in the variable display where the charge 2 effect is executed, the number of times of the difference between the false remaining execution number notified by the number notification effect and the actual remaining execution number is N times. The numerical value of N coincides with the predetermined number of times used for the determination in step S532 of FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), a command for instructing to display an effect screen as if the number of executions of variable display during probability variation control has increased N times (for example, 50 times) is transmitted. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, the charge notification 2 effect may be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  If step S828 ends, if it is determined No in step S822, or if it is determined No in step S827, the effect control CPU 120 performs control processing for executing other effects (step S829). For example, when it is a reach production execution period, various commands are created in order to execute a reach production in a predetermined production mode according to production control execution data read from a special figure variation production control pattern or the like. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, it is sufficient that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them. Alternatively, other effects (such as a notice effect) included in the effect control pattern determined in step S535 may be executed in the same manner.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S821 (step S821; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S830). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S830; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S830 (step S830; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S831). Then, it is determined whether the final stop symbol is a big hit symbol (step S839). If it is not a big hit symbol (step S839; No), the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process. After updating to 3 ″ (step S840), the execution of the variable display effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a big hit symbol (step S839; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S841), and then the variable display effect process is performed. End execution.

  When the value of the effect process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process, in the jackpot display process in step S173 of the effect control process process (FIG. 26) to be executed next, the effect control CPU 120 11, the fanfare effect corresponding to the effect mode set in FIG. 27 is started based on the reception of the command specifying the start of the big hit gaming state transmitted from 11. For example, the fanfare effect control pattern corresponding to each of the normal mode, the battle mode, and the special mode is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Then, in the jackpot display process, the fanfare effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode set in FIG. 27 may be set as a usage pattern, and the fan timer effect timer count may be started. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit start process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S176 of FIG. 26 as the big hit start effect process. In the jackpot start time effect process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first round of the jackpot gaming state has been started (step S620). For example, if the round start command for instructing the start of the first round has not been received yet, it is determined that the first round is not started (step S620; No), and the fanfare effect started in the jackpot display process is performed. Execute (Step S621). As an example, in order to execute a fanfare effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the fanfare effect control pattern or the like, various commands are created and the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the lamp control are generated. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the board | substrate 14 grade | etc.,. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, the fanfare effect may be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them. Then, the big hit start time effect process ends. In this case, the process of step S541 is repeated until a round start command is received.

  On the other hand, when the round start command of the first round transmitted from the main board 11 is received in step S301B of FIG. 16, it is determined that the first round has started (step S620; Yes), and the production is performed. The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state before the jackpot gaming state to be started is a certain change state (step S622). The game state before the big hit is, for example, the contents of the big hit game state buffer stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and recording the effect mode determined in the last executed variable table start setting process (FIG. 27). What is necessary is just to determine with reference. If it is determined in step S622 that the state is not a certain change state (step S622; NO), a setting for executing the big hit effect in the normal mode is performed (step S623). On the other hand, when the probability change is in progress (step S622; Yes), similarly, the contents of the big hit game state buffer are referred to and it is determined whether or not the variable display execution count during the probability change is 8 or less (step S624). . If it is eight times or less (step S624; Yes), a setting for executing the big hit effect in the effect mode (non-deterministic mode) as if it is indefinite or not is performed (step S625). ). If it is more than eight times (step S624; No), a setting is made to execute the big hit effect in the effect mode (probability change mode) for notifying that the probability change state is present (step S546).

  When the processing of step S623, S625, or S626 is finished, the CPU 120 for effect control is executed according to the effect mode in which the effect executed in each round game is set and the jackpot type. An effect control pattern is set (step S627). As an example, the ROM 121 stores in advance a list of performance control processes corresponding to performances executed in round games from the first round to the sixteenth round according to the type of jackpot ("first jackpot" to "third jackpot"). Keep it. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, description will be made assuming that the effect executed between rounds is part of the effect of the immediately preceding round game. Then, an effect control process list that is specified by the hit designation command transmitted in step S280 in FIG. 15 and that corresponds to the jackpot type of the jackpot gaming state to be started from now on may be set as a list to be used. In the present embodiment, in the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, the fanfare effect and the ending effect are executed instead of the big hit effect in the round game in which disadvantageous release control is executed. Therefore, for round games in which disadvantageous release control is executed (after the fifth round of the second jackpot gaming state, the first, second, seventh to sixteenth round games of the third jackpot) Since the production control process is unnecessary, it is not set. When step S627 ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step S628), and the big hit start time process ends.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S641). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S641; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect or the like performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S642), and the value of the production process flag is set. Is updated to “8” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S643), and the big hit effect process is terminated. The process of step S642 will be described later.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S641 (step S641; No), it is determined whether the number of rounds, which is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, is the first round or the second round. (Step S644). As an example, in the process of step S607, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state may be specified from the round start command transmitted from the main board 11 last.

  When the number of rounds is “1” or “2” in step S644 (step S644; Yes), it is next determined whether or not the jackpot type is “third” (step S645). As an example, the jackpot type may be specified from the jackpot start command transmitted in step S280 of FIG. If it is the third jackpot (step S645; Yes), whether the currently executed round game is the “first round” or the “second round” of the third jackpot, the “first round” and the “second round” ”, Or between the“ second round ”and“ third round ”rounds, the process for continuing the fanfare effect started in the big hit start process of FIG. 29 Is executed (step S646). Here, similarly to step S541 in FIG. 29, the fanfare effect may be executed using the effect control process corresponding to the effect mode.

  On the other hand, if it is not the third big hit (step S645; No), the process skips to step S658 and is in the first round or the second big hit gaming state such as the first round or the second round (or between rounds) ) Is executed during the big hit according to the number of rounds (S658). As an example, in the effect control process list set in step 547 of FIG. 29, predetermined according to the effect control execution data read from the effect process set as the effect of the currently executed round game (or effect between rounds). In order to execute the big hit effect in the production mode, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing. Alternatively, it is only necessary that the effect during the big hit can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  If it is determined in step S644 that the number of rounds is not 1 or 2 (step S544; No), the effect control CPU 120 then determines whether or not the third or fourth round game is currently being executed (step). S646A). When the round game of the third or fourth round is being executed (step S646A; Yes), the process proceeds to step S658, and depending on the jackpot type, the jackpot corresponding to the round game of the third or fourth round The medium effect is executed (step S658), and the big hit medium effect process is terminated.

  If the currently executed round game is the fifth round or later, it is determined No in step S646A (step S646A; No), and then the effect control CPU 120 determines that the big hit type of the currently executed big hit game state is the second. It is determined whether it is a big hit (step S647). In the case of the second big hit (step S647; Yes), as shown in FIG. 32 (B), since the disadvantageous release control is executed in all round games thereafter, it is meaningful to the player (big prize) The percentage of the game balls that can enter the mouth is large). Therefore, the ending effect C is executed as if the big hit gaming state has ended (step S660). For example, when step S660 is executed for the first time in the currently executed big hit game state, the production control corresponding to the ending effect C for notifying that the second big hit game state where the probability variation control condition is not satisfied is ended and the normal state is controlled is performed. Set up the process. At the same time, the production control process timer for the ending production is set to the initial value, and the counter is started. When step S660 is executed after the second time, in order to execute an ending effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control process according to the current effect control process timer value. Various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When the big hit type of the big hit gaming state being executed is “first” or “third”, it is determined as No in step S647 (step S647; No), and then the effect control CPU 120 opens the current probability change. It is determined whether or not the fifth or sixth round game corresponding to the round is being executed (step S648). If a round game of the fifth or sixth round is being executed (step S648; Yes), whether or not a notification effect (special notification or specific notification) is to be executed next, and any mode for execution To determine whether or not to execute (steps S649 to S652).

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a probability change confirmation command transmitted by the main board 11 has been received (step S649). If it has not been received yet (step S649; No), skip to step S658 and execute a big hit effect during the first or third big hit gaming state according to the number of rounds of the fifth or sixth round. (Step S658), the big hit effect production execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as the probability variation confirmation command, the probability variation region passing command transmitted from the main board 11 is received in step S508A of FIG. In this case, it is determined Yes in step S649 (step S649), and then the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to the on state (step S650). The probability change confirmation flag is a flag indicating that a probability change confirmation command has already been received in the jackpot gaming state, and is set in step S656 to be described later. If it is already set to the on state (step S650; Yes), the process proceeds to step S658 to avoid redundant execution of the notification effect, and the round is the same as in the case where it is determined No in step S649. The jackpot effect corresponding to the number is executed (step S658), and the jackpot effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation confirmation flag is not yet set, such as when the probability variation confirmation flag is received for the first time in the running big hit gaming state, it is determined No in step S650 (step S650; No). ), A notification effect based on the fact that the certainty change confirmation condition has been established is executed in any manner. In order to determine the execution mode of the notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the currently executed jackpot gaming state is “first jackpot” (step S651). When it is the first big hit (step S651; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control newly notifies that the probability change control is newly started (again, if it was controlled to the probability change state before the big hit). The process for performing the notification effect is performed in the mode (step S653). For example, a command for displaying a special notification effect production screen as shown in FIG. 34 (F) stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance for a predetermined period may be transmitted to the display control unit 123. Alternatively, an effect control process for a special notification effect is performed by setting an effect control process for a special notification effect and replacing the effect control process being executed for a predetermined period with an effect control process for the special notification effect. May be.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state before the big hit is the non-probable changing state by referring to the big hit non-probability changing flag (step S652). When the big hit pre-probability change flag is set to the on state, the big hit pre-probability state is a non-probability change state (step S652; No), and when the big hit game state being executed is finished, the probabilistic change state is newly controlled. In order to notify the player of this, step S653 is executed in the same manner as having determined Yes in step S651, and a notification effect is executed in a special notification mode (step S653).

  On the other hand, if it is clear that the big hit is not probabilistic change state, such as the big hit pre-probability change state flag is cleared to OFF state, it is determined Yes in step S652 (step S652; Yes), and then It is determined whether or not the number of executions of variable display during probability change is a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) or less (step S654). The predetermined number of times as a threshold value used in step S654 is increased by a charge effect as described later on condition that it is at least larger than the total of the upper limit reserved storage numbers of the first special figure and the second special figure (here, eight times). Any numerical value may be used so that the remaining number of executions of the variable display is valuable to the player.

  If it is determined in step S655 that the number of executions of variable display during probability change is greater than a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) (step S654; No), the effect control CPU 120 is variable until the probability change control ends, unlike the special notification mode. Processing for executing the notification effect (charge notification 1) of the mode of the specific notification 1 that notifies that the upper limit number of times of display has increased is performed (step S655). For example, a command for displaying the effect screen for the notification effect of the charge notification 1 as shown in FIG. 35 (E) stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 may be transmitted to the display control unit 123. Alternatively, the effect control process for the notification effect of the charge notification 1 is set, and the effect control process being executed for a predetermined period is replaced with the effect control process for the special notification effect. A notification effect may be executed. The number of additions notified here is a value obtained by subtracting the current value of the probability variation counter from the initial value (208 times) of the probability variation counter (that is, the amount that the probability variation counter actually increases after the end of the big hit effect). ).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of executions of variable display during probability change is less than a predetermined number (for example, 50 times) (step S654; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect of the specific notification 2 mode different from the specific notification 1 and the special notification. The process for executing is performed (step S656). The specific notification 2 mode is, for example, probability change control such as displaying an image displayed in a special notification effect as shown in FIG. 36 (E), emitting a small sound, or lighting a game effect lamp for a moment. Any effect may be used as long as the player does not excessively tell the player that the condition is satisfied, or it is difficult or impossible to recognize that the condition has been satisfied. In step S657, a command for executing such an effect may be transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. When step S656 ends, the charge notification 2 execution flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set (step S657). In step S657, the effect control CPU 120, in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, the false remaining number used in the number notification effect informing the number of times less than the actual number in the variable display effect (step S826 in FIG. 28) to be executed later, Information that can specify the number of charges notified in the notification 2 effect (the number of increases from the number of false remaining executions used in step S828 in FIG. 28) is set. For example, the variable display execution count during probability change at the stage of executing step S657 of FIG. 30 (before update) is copied to a false counter that is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the initial value (208 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended. Each time the variable symbol special display is executed once until the charge notification 2 effect is executed, it is only necessary to decrease by one in synchronization with the probability variation counter. The false number counter specifies the maximum remaining number of times of variable display (false remaining number) that is notified by the number notification effect while the charge notification 2 execution counter is set and is executed until the probability variation state ends. Can be used.

  When step S653, S655, or S657 is completed, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a probability change confirmation flag (step S657A), and the effect during the big hit according to the number of rounds of the fifth or sixth round of the first or third big hit gaming state. Is performed (step S658), and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S648 that the current round execution count is 7 or more (step S648; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type of the running jackpot gaming state is “third jackpot”. Determination is made (step S661). When it is the first big hit and not the third big hit (step S661; No), as shown in FIG. 32 (A), since the advantageous release control is executed after the seventh round, the process proceeds to step S658. The process for executing the big hit effect in accordance with the number of rounds of the first big hit, the seventh to the 16th rounds, is performed (step S658), and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the third big hit (step S661; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S662). If it is set (step S662; Yes), a process for executing an ending effect (ending effect A) indicating that the number of remaining variable display executions until the probability change state ends is increased (step S663). ), The big hit effect production process is terminated. The process of step S663 is the same as the process of step S660 described above except that the aspect of the ending effect is different. On the other hand, if it is not set (step S662; No), step S660 is executed to perform a process for executing an ending effect C indicating that it is not controlled to a probable change state after the big hit (step S660). The medium production process ends.

  In the big hit effect processing, if the notification effect is once executed in steps S653 to 657 and the probability variation confirmation flag is set in step S657A, it is determined Yes in step S650, and the processing for executing the notification effect is duplicated. I tried not to. In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (power interruption occurs), all the information in the RAM 122 is flushed and all the flag buffers including the probability change confirmation flag are cleared. In this case, in step S658, since the gaming state is unknown, an image indicating that the user is returning from the power interruption such as “Please wait for a while” is displayed. At this time, even if the certainty change confirmation command is received once in the big hit gaming state being executed and the certainty confirmation flag is set on the effect control board 12 side, the game ball passes through the certainty variation area again after the occurrence of power interruption. Is determined as No in step S650, and the notification effect is executed. For this reason, it is easy for the player to understand that even if the power interruption recovery waiting state is controlled, the probability change state is controlled after the big hit. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect for informing intelligibly without the need for complicated determination processing. In addition, since the big hit pre-probability change state flag is also cleared, it is determined No in step S652 after power failure recovery regardless of whether or not the big hit pre-change is actually a probable change state. Therefore, even if it is controlled from the probable change state to the third big hit game state, it is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game state ends because a special notification is given when the game ball passes through the probability change area. Can be easily notified to the player without the need for complicated determination processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect end setting process executed in step S642 of FIG. In the big hit effect end setting process of FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the power interruption flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set to the on state (step S670). The power interruption flag receives an initialization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in step S32 of FIG. 7 or the like when a power interruption state in which the power supply to the pachinko game 1 is temporarily stopped occurs and the power supply is resumed. When it is done, it may be set to the on state. When the power interruption flag is in the on state, the ending effect is notified that the effect is interrupted and waited until a command that can specify the gaming state transmitted at the start of the next variable display is transmitted. A process for displaying an effect screen indicating that the state is returning from the state (effect execution process at the end of power interruption) is performed (step S676), and the end-of-hit effect end setting process is completed.

  On the other hand, if the power failure does not occur during the big hit gaming state, the effect control CPU 120 determines No in step S670 (step S670; No), and the big hit type of the big hit gaming state to be finished next is “No. It is determined whether or not it is “one big hit” (step S671). In the case of the big hit game state of the second big hit or the third big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines No in step S671, and a setting process for continuing the ending effect started in steps S660 and S663 of FIG. (Step S672), and the big hit effect end setting process is finished. Here, the effect may be executed by continuously using the effect control pattern of the ending effect set in step S660 or S663 executed first in the big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is the first big hit (step S671; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S673). (Step S673; Yes), a process (step S674) for executing an ending effect (such as an ending effect A) corresponding to the new (or again) controlled to be in the state of probability change is executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied in the big hit gaming state or the like, when the probability variation confirmed condition is not set (step S673; No), an ending effect (ending effect B or the like) indicating that the probability variation state is not controlled is displayed. It executes (step S674). In steps S674 and S675, the same process as in step S660 of FIG. 30 may be executed except that the ending effects are different. When step S676, S674, S675, or S672 ends, the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit effect end setting process. Thereafter, the ending process is executed with the contents set in this process in step S178 in FIG.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. Then, when a big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the special symbol display result, which is the variable symbol display result, becomes "big hit", the big winning game is opened by controlling the big hit game state. When the round game that changes to is performed, it becomes an advantageous state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls (or corresponding scores).

  As the big winning opening which is opened in the round game, the upper winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A provided in the right gaming area 2B shown in FIG. 1 and the lower winning opening are provided. And a lower large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. 17 (A) to (C) indicate in step S297 shown in FIG. 16 whether or not the big winning opening is opened in a plurality of round games executed in the big hit game state. It is determined according to the round count value as shown. Also, in the process of step S301 shown in FIG. 16, the big winning opening opening upper limit time corresponding to the big hit type and the round count value as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C is determined.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the special figure display result may be controlled to a probability changing state in which the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” than the normal state based on the fact that a predetermined probability changing control condition is satisfied. As an example, the probability variation control condition is satisfied when a game ball passes through the installation location of the probability variation region switch 24A and the game ball is detected by the probability variation region switch 24A. At this time, it is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 20 whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is on. If it is determined that the probability variation area switch 24A is on, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S508. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if it is determined in step S363 shown in FIG. 23 that the probability variation confirmation flag is on, settings for starting probability variation control are performed in step S364. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A during the execution of the round game in the big hit game state, it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit game state.

  Note that a game ball (upper university winning opening winning ball) that has entered the upper large winning opening formed by the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A in the normal open round is detected by the upper large winning opening switch 23A. Even in the probability variation open round, a game ball (upper large winning opening winning ball) that has entered the lower large winning opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B. In any case, a predetermined number (for example, 16) prize balls are paid out for each detected game ball. Depending on the type of big hit, the normal opening round is a round in which an advantageous opening control is performed in which the upper prize winning opening is changed to an open state with an upper limit of 20 seconds, and a disadvantageous opening control in which the opening is changed to an open state with an upper limit of 52 milliseconds. And a round. The probabilistic opening round is a round in which advantageous opening control is performed in which the lower prize winning opening is changed to an open state with an upper limit of about 27 seconds depending on the type of big hit, and a disadvantageous opening that changes to an open state with an upper limit of 52 milliseconds. A round in which control is performed.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of the round game in the big hit game state. In this embodiment, the maximum number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “16” regardless of whether the big hit type is “first big hit” to “third big hit” (until the 16th round). ). The first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R) and the seventh round (7R) to the sixteenth round (1R to “4” and “7” to “16”) are executed. 16R), as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to (C), a round game is executed in which the upper prize winning opening is opened (normally open round). On the other hand, in the fifth round (5R) and the sixth round (6R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “5” and “6” as the specific number of times, a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened is executed. (Probability opening round). The upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening in this probability variable round (big prize opening opening upper limit time) is that the big hit type is “first big hit” or “ The time is much shorter (52 milliseconds) than in the case of “3rd big hit”. That is, in the second big hit game state, the disadvantageous release control is executed in the probability variation open round, so that it is extremely difficult or impossible to make the game ball enter the lower major prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, in the first big hit, advantageous release control is executed in all round games from the first round to the sixteenth round (FIG. 32A). Therefore, from a player's point of view, a substantially meaningful round game in which a game ball can easily enter the upper or lower big prize opening is executed 16 times. For this reason, when executing the first jackpot game state, the fanfare effect is executed before the start of the jackpot round (before time T0), and at the timing (Te) when the round game of the last round game (16R) ends. The ending effect is executed later. Then, in the probability variation open round (fifth R, sixth R) in which the advantageous release control is executed, a special notification effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball first passes through the probability variation region (FIG. 32 (A) black). Arrow).

  On the other hand, in the second big hit game state, advantageous release control is executed only in 4 round games out of all 16R, and disadvantageous release control is executed in the other 12 round games (FIG. 32 (B)). The round in which the advantageous opening control is executed does not include the probability variation opening round in which the lower major winning opening is opened, and therefore the probability variation control condition is not established or difficult in the second big hit gaming state. Therefore, even if the probability variation control is executed before the big hit, if it is controlled to the second big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the normal state after the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, even if a large number of variable display execution times can be executed in the probability variation gaming state before the big hit (even if the remaining number of executions is large), the probability variation control ends after the second big hit gaming state. In the second big hit gaming state, since the advantageous release control is performed from the first round, the fanfare effect is executed before the first round as in the first big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the fourth round ends, the round game in which the disadvantageous release control is executed is continuously executed from the fifth round to the last sixteenth round. Since these rounds are round games that are essentially meaningless to the player with the grand prize opening being opened for only a very short period of 52 milliseconds, in this embodiment, the ending production is started during this period. Yes.

  Also, in the third big hit game state, as in the second big hit and game state, the advantageous release control is executed only in four round games out of all 16R, and the disadvantageous release control is executed in the other 12 round games. (FIG. 32C). The round in which the advantageous opening control is executed includes the probability variation opening round in which the lower big prize opening is opened. Therefore, in the third big hit gaming state, the probability that the probability changing control condition is satisfied is the first big hit gaming state. Similarly expensive. On the other hand, since the number of rounds in which the advantageous opening control is executed is smaller than in the first big hit gaming state, the number of prize balls obtained by being controlled in the third big hit gaming state is smaller than in the first big hit gaming state. . In this regard, the third big hit gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the first big hit gaming state. On the other hand, even if the difference between 20 seconds and about 27 seconds is combined, in terms of the number of round games for which advantageous release control is executed, the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state give an impression close to the player. I can do it.

  In the third big hit game state, if the probability change control is executed before the big hit, the game ball first passes through the probability change area in the probability change open round (fifth R, sixth R) in which the advantageous release control is executed. Based on this, a specific notification effect (charge effect) may be executed (shaded arrow in FIG. 32C). The third big hit is less than the first big hit in terms of the number of winning balls, so the main benefit for the player is continued continuity. Therefore, unlike the special notification, the notification effect according to the state of the game can be executed by executing the effect as if the number of variable displays in which the probability variation state continues is increased (charged).

  In the third big hit, since disadvantageous release control is performed in the first round and the second round, the fanfare effect is continued in the round games of the first round and the second round. Further, when the seventh round is finished, the game is continuously executed until the last round 16 of the round game in which the disadvantageous release control is executed. Therefore, the ending production is started during this period.

  As described above, in the third big hit game state, the fanfare effect is executed in the first two round games in the big hit game state. Therefore, at the start of the third big hit gaming state, the big hit start waiting time is set shorter than the execution time of the fanfare effect by the execution time of the first and second rounds. On the other hand, in the first and second big hit game states, the fanfare effect ends at the start of the first round, so the big hit start waiting time substantially matches the execution time of the fanfare effect. Further, in the second and third big hit game states, the ending effect is started at the timing when the round game for which the advantageous release control is performed is finally finished. Therefore, the ending effect execution time after the round game of 16 rounds (waiting time at the end of the big hit) is only the time for executing the round game after the end of the round game in which advantageous release control is performed from the execution time of the ending effect. Set short.

  FIG. 15B shows the same execution time for the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state when the execution time of the round game for which disadvantageous release control is performed (including the waiting time between rounds) is 1 second. A setting example of a jackpot start waiting time and a jackpot end waiting time when performing a fanfare effect of (for example, 10 seconds) and an ending effect of the same execution time (for example, 20 seconds) is shown. In this example, in the third big hit game state, the fanfare effect is executed also in the first round and the second round, and therefore, the round game portion (for 2 seconds) in which the disadvantageous release control is executed twice compared to the start of the second big hit game state. ) Set a short big hit start waiting time. In addition, regarding the waiting time at the time of jackpot end, the execution time of the ending effect executed during the jackpot round game is 10 seconds from the seventh round to the sixteenth round in the third jackpot game state, while the second jackpot game state Corresponds to the 12 seconds from the 5th round to the 16th round, and the waiting time after the end of the second big hit gaming state is set longer than the third big hit gaming state by 2 seconds. If a round game that is not meaningful to the player during a big hit is executed, there is a fear that the player will be aroused, but according to such a configuration, a fanfare effect and an ending effect can be performed in a round game that performs disadvantageous release control. By suitably executing according to the schedule, the execution timing of the disadvantageous release control can be suitably rendered as if it is outside the jackpot game period. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation control is not yet executed, the game balls enter (almost) alternately into the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening installed in the left game area 2A. Therefore, in the normal state where the probability variation control is not executed, the special game using the first special figure and the special game using the second special figure are (almost) executed alternately. There is a possibility that this state is continued until the hold data (maximum of 8) of the special figure game stored in the normal state is divided after the probability change control is started. On the other hand, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is executed, the game ball easily passes (enters) when the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 installed in the left game area 2B is in the open state or the expanded open state. Thus, the special figure game using the second special figure is continuously executed without interposing the special figure game using the first special figure. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit”, and the game ball that has entered the lower big prize opening becomes the first or third big hit at a ratio of 50/100. The probability variation control condition is satisfied by passing through the probability variation region, and when the probability variation state is controlled, the state is opened or expanded. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “second big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the big hit type is set to “second big hit” where the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied at a predetermined ratio (50/100). On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the probability variation state, the probability variation control condition is always “first big hit” or “third big hit”. It is possible to provide a sharp gaming experience by suppressing the continuous rate when it is a “hit” and increasing the continuous rate once it is controlled to a probable state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the hold data of the first special figure and the hold data of the second special figure are consumed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening (the order in which the hold data is stored). Even if it is controlled to the probability change state once, if the hold data stored in the normal state is “second big hit”, the probability change state may end at that time. Once the probability change state is immediately ended after notifying that the probability change state is once controlled, the player is discouraged, and the game is less interesting. Therefore, after the probability change state is started and the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 installed in the left game area 2B is in the open state or the expanded open state, until the variable display is executed for the total reserved storage upper limit number. That is, whether or not the aspect of the effect executed during the variable display or the big hit game is controlled to the probability change state until it can be determined that the hold information of the first special figure game is not stored. As an aspect (a mode of battle mode), the interest of the game is enhanced.

  FIG. 33 shows a round game in which the lower prize opening is opened (14th round (5R) and 16th round (6R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “5” and “6” as specific times)) It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the opening / closing control (opening pattern B) of the big prize opening door 71, the ON / OFF control of the solenoid 82C for probability variation area | region cover, and the validity / invalidity control of a probability variation area | region. In the big hit game state, when the round game of the probability variation open round (the fifth and sixth rounds) is started, the lower big prize opening door is first controlled to be open for 52 milliseconds (T1). At this time, in response to setting of TBL1 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the restriction position), and the probability variation region is in the invalid state. Be controlled. When the period T1 ends, the lower prize winning door is closed. Since the opening at T1 is very short, the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening at this time is low. In the next 52 milliseconds (T2) after T1, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of TBL2 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation area lid is in the allowable position). ), The probability variation region is controlled to be in a valid state. Thus, since the probability variation area lid is controlled to the permissible position at T2, the game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening when the lower major prize opening door is opened at T1 may pass through the probability variation area at T2. .

  When the period T2 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T3) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of TBL3 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. For this reason, even if the game ball that has passed the installation location of the probability variation area lid at T2 is delayed and passes the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24A, it can be detected reliably.

  When the period T3 is over, the next 1600 milliseconds (T4) is set to the probability variation region lid solenoid 82C off in response to the setting of TBL4 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. The first opening is performed at T1, and the probability variation area lid is controlled to the allowable position at T2, and then the second big prize opening door is opened for the second time in the next period T5, and the probability variation area lid is set to the allowable position. Prior to enabling the area, a game ball that has entered at T2 is set at T5 by providing a waiting period in which the probability change area lid is set to the restricted position for 1.6 seconds at T4 and the probability change area is kept in an invalid state. At the timing when the entered game ball is guided to the common discharge path 74, it has already passed through the common discharge path 74 and is discharged from the lower special winning ball device 7B. Therefore, it is possible to prevent physical obstacles such as ball clogging that occur when a game ball reaches the common discharge path 74 simultaneously from the two paths. Also, during the period T4, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed since the probability variation area lid was controlled to the restricted position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is considered that the game ball normally passes the probability variation area. Absent. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T4 ends, the lower prize winning opening is controlled to an open state with an upper limit of 27 seconds. Further, in the next 27356 milliseconds (T5), according to the setting of TBL5 of FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned on (the probability variation region lid is in an allowable position). The probability variation areas are controlled to be valid states, respectively. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. When the big hit type is “second big hit”, when the lower big prize opening is opened at T5, the game ball enters the lower big prize opening and the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied is high. In addition, even when the lower major prize opening is controlled to be in the open state for the upper limit of 27 seconds, the lower major prize opening is closed in order to control the probability variation area lid to an allowable position and make the probability variation area effective for the subsequent 1908 milliseconds. The game ball won immediately before being controlled to the state can also be surely passed through the probability changing region and controlled to the probability changing state based on the passage.

  When the period T5 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T6) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off (the probability variation area lid is At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. A game ball that has passed through the probability variation area lid installation location just before the end of the period T5 can also be reliably controlled to the probability variation state based on the passage.

  When the period T6 is over, the next 500 milliseconds (T7) is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the probability variation region lid) in response to the setting of TBL7 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T7, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed after the probability variation area lid is controlled to the restriction position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T7 is over, the next 240 milliseconds (T8), the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of the TBL8 of FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation area lid is At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the second big hit game state, even if a predetermined time elapses after the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big winning prize opening door has elapsed from the start of the round game, the lower big winning prize opening switch invalid flag is not turned on. When the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B when valid does not match the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B, It is conceivable that the movement (downflow) of the game ball is hindered by physical factors such as the game ball being caught in the probability variation area lid. By controlling the probability variation area lid using TBL8 in the period T8, an abnormal operation for opening and closing the probability variation area lid 72 can be executed to eliminate the clogging of the balls.

  When the period T8 is over, the next 1000 milliseconds (T9), the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL9 of FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation area lid is At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T9, since 1740 milliseconds have passed since the lower major winning opening was opened, it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

At the end of the period T9, based on the elapse of the upper limit time of the input / output matching wait state, it is determined Yes in step S544 in FIG. 21, and the lower big prize winning port switch invalid flag and the input / output error flag are on. Is set to the I / O error state. Then, until the input / output error state is canceled, according to the setting of the TBL 10 in FIG. 25 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the restricted position). The probability variation area is in an invalid state, and the controlled state is maintained. In this state, the detection of the lower large prize opening switch 23B is controlled to be in an invalid state (even if the switch is turned on, the winning number counter during the game is not updated), while the probability change area switch 24A and the discharge switch 24B At least one of them becomes a valid state (when the switch is turned on, the winning prize counter during the game is updated). Therefore, until the number of game balls detected by the lower prize winning switch 23B matches the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B. By manually inserting a game ball into the lower grand prize opening, it is possible to cancel the input / output error state and return to the normal game. That is, recovery from the input / output error state is easy.

  The period from the start of the period T1 to the middle of T4 is the operating time (1960 milliseconds) of the lower big prize opening door when the big hit type is “first big hit”. Controlled. At the second big hit, the lower big prize opening is opened only during the period T1 (52 ms), and the timing of opening is different from the period during which the probability variation area lid 72 is in the allowable position (period T2). However, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied through the probability variation region is extremely low. On the other hand, from the start of the period T1 to the end of T5 is the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big prize winning door when the big hit type is “second big hit”, and at the end of this period, the first and third big hits are reached. Controlled to I / O match wait state. In the first and third big hits, the lower big prize opening is open for a maximum of 27 seconds not only in the period T1 (52 ms) but also in the period T5, so that the game balls enter the lower big prize opening at a high rate (winning). . Further, in all the periods in which the lower prize winning opening is in the open state in the period T5, the probability variation area lid 72 is held at the permissible position for about 2 seconds (the latter half of the period T5) even after the closed state. Therefore, in the second big hit game state, the game balls that have entered (winned) the lower big prize opening include the game balls (so-called delayed balls) that win the prize just before the lower big prize opening is closed and reach the branch point after closing. It passes through the probability variation area. In addition, since the probability variation area remains valid for 1 second (period T6) after the probability variation region lid 72 is changed to the regulation position, a game ball that passes immediately before the probability variation region is closed and passes through the probability variation region after the closure (so-called delay). Spheres) are also detected, and the probability variation state is controlled based on the detection. In this way, a sharp game can be realized by changing the ratio at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied in the first big hit game state to the third big hit game state.

  Here, in the first big hit to the third big hit, the lower big prize opening is opened and closed using a common opening pattern (opening pattern B). Even if the upper-limit time for releasing is different, the required storage capacity can be reduced. In addition, in the first big hit to the third big hit, the control of the probability variation region solenoid and the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation region are executed using a common probability variation solenoid pattern table (TBL1 to TBL10). Therefore, even if control of the probability variation area lid and control of validity / invalidity of the variation area are executed in a plurality of types of big hit gaming states, the required storage capacity can be reduced.

  Next, an effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 34 is an example of the effect screen displayed in the first big hit gaming state. In the first big hit, advantageous release control is executed in all 16 round games executed, so the actual number of rounds is displayed in each round game including the first to fourth rounds, and a round game is displayed to the player. Can be enjoyed (FIGS. 34A to 34D). When the lower odds winning opening is opened and a probability variation round in which the probability variation control condition can be established is started, an effect that informs the player that it is a chance is executed (FIG. 34E), and the probability variation area is played. When the sphere passes, a special notification effect for notifying that it is controlled to the probability variation state is newly executed (again, if it was the probability variation state before the big hit) (FIG. 34 (F)). Here, an image showing the “V” mark is displayed in a large size so that the player can easily recognize it, thereby notifying the player that the state is controlled to be surely changed. In addition, it is possible to display a variable display count that can be executed until the probability variation state ends, such as “208 times!”, As a special notification effect.

  FIG. 35 is an example of the effect screen displayed in the third big hit gaming state. In the third big hit, the fanfare effect is continuously executed in the first and second rounds in which the disadvantageous release control is executed (FIG. 35A). Then, in the third to sixth rounds, which are the first rounds in which the advantageous release control is executed, an effect of informing the number of rounds (four times) in which the remaining advantageous release control is executed is executed (FIG. 35). (B)-(D)). In addition, in the probability variation round, an effect is given that indicates whether or not the probability variation control state is established as in the case of the first big hit (FIG. 35D), and when the game ball passes through the probability variation area, Unlike the special notification, a notification effect (charge notification effect) is executed as if the variable display count of the special symbol that can be executed while being controlled in the probability variation state is increased (FIG. 35E). At this time, since the variable display execution count during probability change is more than the predetermined number (108 executions in the example of FIG. 35), it is determined No in step S654 of FIG. 30, and the notification effect of charge notification 1 is executed. (Step S655).

  In FIG. 36, similarly, in the probability variation open round of the third big hit gaming state, the game ball has passed through the probability variation area, but the effect that is performed when the number of variable display execution times during certain probability variation is equal to or less than the predetermined number of times. It is an example. In each of the effects of the first to fifth rounds, the same effect as in FIG. 35 is executed, but even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area, it is controlled to the probability variation state as a specific notification 2 effect at that time. The displayed image (“V”) is only displayed smaller than the special notification effect (FIG. 36E). Then, until the special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, a number of times less than the actual remaining number is notified as the number notification effect, and then the charge notification 2 effect is executed (FIG. 36 (F)). In this way, depending on the gaming state, the remaining number of special symbol variable display until the probability variation state ends in the notification effect is notified less than the actual number of times, so that the number of increases less than the predetermined number in the specific effect can be reduced. It is possible to prevent notification. If the number of times of increase that is too small is notified in the charge effect, the player may be aroused and the interest of the game may be reduced. However, such a configuration can prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  FIG. 37 is an example of an effect screen executed during variable display of special symbols. In FIG. 37, the reserved data in FIG. 1 is indicated by a circle including A, and the reserved data in FIG. 2 is indicated by a circle including B. In the non-probable change state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 installed in the right game area 2B is held in the closed state, so that the first and second start in which the game ball can enter even in the normal state installed in the left game area Game balls enter the winning device alternately. As a result, the game proceeds in a state where the hold data of FIG. 1 and the hold data of FIG.

  In this state, it is assumed that the variable display result is the first or third big hit, and the state is controlled to the probability change state. From this time, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 installed in the right game area 2B is held in an open state, so that, for example, an effect screen that prompts the player to aim at the right game area and eject the game ball is displayed. As a result, the reserved data of the special figure 2 starts to be stored without the special figure 1 interposed therebetween. However, until all the pending data in FIG. 1 is consumed, there is a possibility that the probability change control will end as it is as the second big hit in FIG. Therefore, it is executed from the start of the probability change control until variable display of special symbols is executed by the number that matches the total number of reserved storage so that all the stored data stored in the normal state is consumed. Unlike after, an effect during variable display is executed in an effect mode (battle mode or the like) that asks whether or not it is controlled to be in a probable variation state (FIG. 37B). At this time, the frequency notification effect need not be executed.

  Then, after the variable control of the special symbol is executed more than the number corresponding to the total reserved memory number since the probability variation control is started, it can be determined that the reserved data of the special symbol 1 is no longer stored. The effect during variable display is executed in the effect mode (special mode) for notifying that the state is controlled to the certain change state (FIG. 37C). At this time, “Stop! (N times remaining)” is displayed as the number notification effect for notifying the maximum number (n times) of variable display to be executed from now until the probability variation control being executed is completed. The displayed image is displayed. With such a configuration, a notification effect can be executed for the player with contents corresponding to the current gaming state.

  Here, a specific configuration in which the sorting device 200 sorts the game balls flowing into the inflow port 201 will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the sorting apparatus 200, there is a sorting member 202 for sorting the game balls flowing into the sorting apparatus 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Is provided. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When the game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 38A, the game ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game ball flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening. To do. When the allocating member 202 distributes, the game ball hits the wing portion 202a provided on the rotating shaft portion of the allocating member 202, and the wing portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, thereby FIG. 38 (a). And as shown in FIG.38 (b), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the right side to the state which fell to the left side. When the sorting member 202 changes to the left side, the sorting member 202 shields the left passage 203 in the sorting device 200 and allows the game ball to pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting apparatus 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 38 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize winning ball device 6B1 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball flowing out from the right outlet 206 wins the second starting prize opening. To do. When the allocating member 202 distributes, the game ball hits the wing portion 202a provided on the rotating shaft portion of the allocating member 202, and the wing portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, thereby FIG. And as shown in FIG.38 (d), it changes from the state which the distribution member 202 fell to the left side to the state which fell to the right side. When the distribution member 202 changes to the right side, the distribution member 202 shields the right passage 204 in the distribution device 200, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203. According to such a configuration, the game balls can be suitably distributed to the first start winning port and the second starting winning port with a simple configuration that does not require a power source such as a motor.

  The distribution device 200 is not limited to the above example, and can be replaced with any configuration that can distribute the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. For example, a configuration in which the sorting member is operated by a motor, or a configuration including an opening / closing device that alternately opens and closes the passage to the first start winning port and the second starting winning port may be used. Alternatively, instead of installing a sorting device, the normal winning ball device 6A is provided upstream of the normal winning ball device 6B1 so that the game balls that have passed through the first starting winning port can enter the second starting winning port. Alternatively, another configuration in which the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure can be established alternately may be used.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the same number of 16 round games are executed in the second jackpot game state and the third jackpot game state, and both of them are advantageous in four round games. Release control is executed. The round game in which the advantageous release control is executed in the second big hit game state does not include the probability change open round, but includes the third big hit game state.
According to such a configuration, the third big hit game state in which the lower big prize opening changes to the open state in a manner in which the game ball can easily enter, and the second big hit game state in which the lower big prize opening changes to the open in a manner in which entry is difficult or impossible Can be executed in a mode in which the difference in impression given to the player is small. Therefore, the interest of the game is high.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 32B and 32C, the order in which a plurality of round games are executed in the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state is the predetermined number of times that the advantageous release control is executed. During the (four times) round games, control is performed in the order in which the remaining round games for which disadvantageous release control is executed are not executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player between the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, if a winning game is opened in an advantageous open round and a round game that is opened for a very short time of 52 milliseconds is executed during a round game that is meaningful to the player in the big hit, the player will be awakened. And there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline. According to such a structure, it can prevent that the interest of a game falls.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 32 (B) and (C), in the second big hit gaming state, the order in which a plurality of round games are executed is the predetermined number (4 times) of round games in which advantageous release control is executed. Are executed from the first time to the fourth time, and the remaining round games in which the disadvantageous release control is executed in the round games executed after the predetermined number of times (after the fifth time) are controlled in order not to be executed.
According to such a configuration, in the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, the order in which the round game in which the advantageous release control that is a meaningful round game for the player is executed can be made similar. I can do it. In this way, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player between the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. In addition, the round game in which the disadvantageous release control that is released as short as 52 milliseconds is executed collectively in the second half of the second big hit game state, thereby reducing the sensation felt by the player. .

Further, in the second big hit game state, the ending effect is executed during the execution of the fifth and subsequent round games as the predetermined number of times that the disadvantage release control is executed.
According to such a structure, the effect in the round game after the predetermined number of times when disadvantageous release control is performed can be made into an aspect with less discomfort for the player.

Further, in the third big hit gaming state, the order in which a plurality of round games are executed is executed in each round game executed from the first time to the second time in the first specific gaming state, and the probability release is released. Control is performed in the order in which advantageous release control is executed in round games executed in the fifth and sixth rounds.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the difference in impression given to the player between the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Further, in the third big hit game state, the fanfare effect is executed during the execution of the round game executed from the first time to the second time when the disadvantage release control is executed. According to such a structure, the effect in the round game after the predetermined number of times when disadvantageous release control is performed can be made into an aspect with less discomfort for the player.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the holding data of the first special figure stored based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening and the game ball has entered the second start winning opening. The reserved data of the second special figure stored based on the above is consumed in the stored order. Further, in the first special figure game, the first or third big hit for which the advantageous release control is executed in the probability variation open round is determined at a lower rate than the second special figure game. Here, the specific notification 1 depends on whether or not the hold data of the first special figure is stored (for example, whether or not the variable display of the number matching the total hold storage upper limit number has been executed since the start of the probability change state). It is determined whether to execute the effect (charge notification 1 effect) or to execute the specific notification 2 effect and the charge notification 2 effect.
According to such a structure, since the execution aspect of alerting | reporting effect can be determined suitably according to the condition of a game, the interest of a game can be improved. Specifically, as the variable display result, when the pending data of Fig. 1 in which the rate at which the second big hit that is impossible or difficult to establish the probability variation control condition is determined is higher than that of Fig. 2 is stored, There is a possibility that the probability variation state will end immediately after being controlled to the probability variation state. Therefore, the content of the notification is suitably set according to such a configuration in a state where the risk is high and a case where the risk is low.

In the charge notification 1, a predetermined notification image (“V” notification image) is displayed on the image display device 5 as a notification effect as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the hold data of the first special figure is stored, the notification image is displayed smaller than the stored data (see FIG. 36E).
According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first variable display means is executed, the probability change state is entered while there is a possibility that the probability change state may end immediately by displaying a small notification image. Do not overly stress the player. That is, the notification effect can be executed in a manner according to the game situation.

Further, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is changed from the closed state to the open state (so-called electric chew support state) on condition that the big hit gaming state in which the probability variation control state has been established is completed. Here, after starting the probability change state in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 is controlled to the open state, the upper limit storage number (4) of the hold data of the first special figure and the upper limit storage number of the hold data of the second special figure. Based on the fact that the variable symbol display is executed for the same number of times as the total upper limit reserved memory number that is the total of (four), the confirmation mode suggesting that the effect mode of the notification effect is controlled to the probabilistic state. The mode has been switched. Moreover, based on the same ground, the effect mode of the notification effect is converted from the specific notification 2 effect to the specific notification 1 effect.
According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the first special figure is not executed, it can be suggested that the notification effect is controlled to be in a probable state, so that the notification effect can be executed in a manner according to the game situation. .

  On the other hand, from the start of the probability change state for controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 to the open state, until the variable symbol display is executed for the same number of times as the total upper limit reserved storage number, the probability change state is established more than the fixed mode. The notification effect is executed in a non-deterministic mode (disadvantage) that notifies that the controlled ratio is low. In addition, it is notified in the form of the specific notification 2 that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the state is controlled to the probability variation state.

  According to such a configuration, when there is a possibility that the variable display of the first special figure may be executed, the notification effect is executed in a disadvantageous manner, so that it is not excessively controlled to the probability variation state. The notification effect can be executed in a manner according to the game situation.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, after starting the probability changing state for controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B2 to the open state, the special symbol is variably displayed as many times as the total upper limit reserved storage number. The fluctuation pattern determination table to be used is changed before and after the process is executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable effect according to the game situation.

Further, when a game ball that has passed through the specific area in the big hit gaming state is not detected, the ending effect C, the ending effect B, or the fifth and sixth round big hit effects are executed. At this time, regardless of whether or not the hold data of the first special figure is stored, the ending effect and the big hit effect are executed without distinguishing the effect form as in the specific notification or the special notification.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable effect according to the game situation. In addition, unnecessary discrimination processing can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games for which advantageous release control is executed is different, and the big hit game state of the first big hit and the second big hit that have different advantages for the player is executed. . Further, when the variable display of the identification symbol such as 208 times is executed after the probability variation control is started, the probability variation control is ended. The remaining number of executions of variable symbol special display until the probability variation control is completed can be notified by notification effects such as number notification, special notification, and charge notification.
Here, when the probability change state is established in the probability change open round from the state that was controlled to the probability change state before the big hit, the probability change control state is established in the probability change release round, a special notification effect is executed. On the other hand, when the probability change control state is established in the probability change release round from the state controlled to the probability change state before the big hit, the control is changed to the third big hit gaming state, the specific notification effect is executed. The special notification effect and the specific notification effect are both executed based on the fact that the specific area switch 24A has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game is controlled to the first big hit game state or the third big hit game state, and if the notification effect that informs that it is controlled to the probability variation state is executed, the game ball is actually placed in the probability variation area. If it does not pass, a contradiction occurs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification result and the gaming state from contradicting each other and enhance the interest of the game.
Moreover, the charge notification effect is executed as the specific notification. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by executing notification according to a plurality of specific game states (first big hit game state and third big hit game state) having different advantages.

  In addition, as a frequency notification effect, by notifying the number of remaining executions that is less than the actual remaining number of executions, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by notifying the appropriate content regardless of the actual number of executions. I can do it. Specifically, rather than performing a charge effect that informs that too few numbers were charged, the player was given the impression that there was a greater profit than actual by showing the number of times charged more. Can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the third big hit game state when the big hit is in the probability change state, when the specific notification is performed before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the probability change control is started, the specific notification 1 Performs different specific notification 2 effects and charge notification 2 effects. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by notifying suitable contents according to the situation. Specifically, instead of performing the specific notification with a small number of charges on the spot, the specific notification 2 effect and the charge notification 2 effect are executed, thereby preventing the player from being awakened.

In addition, when the probability change area switch 24A detects a game ball after the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped, the special change regardless of whether the first big hit game state or the third big hit game state is controlled. Performs a notification effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a necessary process from being complicated when power supply is stopped.

In addition, when the probability change area switch 24A detects a game ball and power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and the probability change area switch 24A detects a game ball, the special notification effect is executed again.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to know whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area even when power supply is stopped.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, in determining whether or not the hold data of the special figure 1 is stored, the total number of hold storage upper limits is the number of times that the special symbol variable display has been executed since the start of the probability change control. It was determined whether it was 8 times or less. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the hold data of the first special figure is actually stored as the hold data. For this purpose, for example, at the start of execution of variable display, a command indicating the storage contents of the total storage specific information storage unit 151C is transmitted from the main board 11, and this command is analyzed on the side of the effect control board 12 to obtain specific information. If “first” is included, the same processing as when the special symbol variable display is 8 times or less may be executed.

  Moreover, the execution content of the round game in the big hit game state is not limited to the above example. For example, the 3rd and 4th rounds are set as probability variation open rounds, and in the 2nd big hit game state, a round game that executes advantageous release control in the 1st and 2nd rounds and the 5th and 6th rounds is performed, The disadvantageous release control is executed in the third and fourth rounds. On the other hand, in the third big hit game state, the round game that executes the disadvantageous release control is performed in the first and second rounds, and the fifth and sixth rounds, and the third and fourth rounds, and the seventh and eighth rounds. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which disadvantageous release control is executed.

  Further, the control method of the effect in the big hit gaming state is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, the effect control process between the effect mode and the round corresponding to the effect mode is determined in response to receiving the start command of the first round in the big hit start time process (FIG. 29). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a command designating the start of the big hit gaming state is received, an effect control process used in each round game may be determined together with the fanfare effects. Specifically, when a command designating the start of the jackpot gaming state is received, whether or not the jackpot has been changed before the jackpot, and if the command has been changed, as in steps S622 to S624 in FIG. After determining the production mode according to whether or not the variable display execution frequency during probability change is 8 or less as the predetermined number of times, the fanfare production according to the production mode according to the big hit type and each round game It is only necessary to determine the effect to be executed and the effect control process to be used.

  Further, the content of the ending effect may be determined at the start of the fanfare effect. In determining the jackpot gaming state (first and third jackpot gaming state) for which the advantageous opening control is performed in the probability variation opening round, the jackpot type for performing the unfavorable opening control in the ending effect for informing that the probability variation control condition is established. Regarding (second big hit game state), it may be determined to use the corresponding production control process for the ending production that notifies that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. In this case, it is determined at the start of the ending effect whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and if it is not satisfied, it is replaced with an effect control process of the ending effect that notifies that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. The ending effect may be executed.

Also, in the above embodiment, the round in the big hit effect processing (FIG. 30) is based on the assumption that the same round start command is transmitted in the round in which disadvantageous release control is executed and in the round in which advantageous release control is executed. The number and type of jackpot were determined, and the contents of the performance during the jackpot were determined. Instead of this, as a method of executing the big hit effect, a configuration in which a round game start command that executes disadvantageous release control and a round game start command that executes advantageous release control are transmitted as different round start commands that can be distinguished. Is also possible. For example, in step S301B of FIG. 16, the special winning opening operating time determined in step S301 is a value corresponding to advantageous release control (for example, 20 seconds or more) or a value corresponding to disadvantageous release control (for example, 1052). Whether it is milliseconds or 52 milliseconds). Then, a round start command for advantageous release control or a round start command for disadvantageous release control is transmitted to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result. On the side of the production control board 12, when a round start command for advantageous release control is received, the big hit type, the gaming state before the big hit (whether it is a probable change state), the number of rounds, What is necessary is just to perform the production during the big hit according to. On the other hand, when a disadvantage start control round start command is received, instead of executing the effect corresponding to the round game, another effect (fanfare effect or ending effect) being executed may be continued. For example, as in the above embodiment or its modification, the fanfare effect is started before the start of the first round, and disadvantageous release control is executed in the first predetermined round game as shown in FIG. In the big hit game state of the big hit type, the fanfare effect is continued by ignoring the disadvantageous release control round start command until the first advantageous release control round start command is received. Therefore, when performing disadvantageous release control in the first predetermined round (the first round to the nth round) of the round game, the big hit start waiting time as the time for executing the fanfare effect before the round game starts, The execution time of the first to nth round games is set shorter than the execution period of the fanfare effect (see FIG. 15B).
In addition, the number of times that the advantageous release control is executed is stored, the number of the advantageous start control round start commands is counted, and then the ending effect is started based on the reception of the last advantageous release control round end command. . And after that, about a round game (m-th round-16th round) of disadvantageous release control, a round start command should be disregarded and an ending effect should be continued. Therefore, the waiting time after the end of the round game in the jackpot game state is the execution time of the ending effect by the execution time of the round game (m-16th round) in which the disadvantageous release control is performed after the final advantageous release control round ends. Short adjustment (see FIG. 15B).

  Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, when the variation display result of the special symbol is “losing”, it is determined whether or not the variable display execution count during probability variation is equal to or less than a predetermined number (eight times the total pending storage upper limit number). The variation time of special symbols was determined using different variation pattern determination tables. In addition to this, even when the variation display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, the variation time of the special symbol is changed using a variation pattern determination table that varies depending on whether or not the variable display execution count during probability variation is less than or equal to the predetermined number. You may decide. For example, as a variation pattern, there are a variation pattern corresponding to a variation effect (reach effect or super reach effect) according to the effect mode when the variable display execution count during probability change is greater than a predetermined number, and an effect mode less than the predetermined number of times. A change pattern corresponding to the changing effect is set. In the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 13), even when the big hit flag is on, the determination processing in steps S254 and S256 is performed, and the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the determination result is used to correspond to the effect mode. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production in fluctuation. According to such a configuration, “second jackpot” is derived and displayed as a result of the special figure game of the first special figure not only during “losing” but also during variable display in which “big jackpot” is derived and displayed. The reach effect and the super reach effect according to the gaming state can be suitably executed in response to the case where there is a fear that the probability variation control is suddenly ended.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, after the production | presentation which alert | reports that it is controlled to a probability change state is performed, the subject that the production suitable for the situation of a game may be performed, such as a probability change state being completed immediately, may arise. As a configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the sorting device 200 and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B1 in the left game area 2A has been described as an example. The same problem is based on the pending data shown in Fig. 1 in which the probability variation control condition cannot be established or is difficult to determine until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the probability variation state is controlled. It also occurs in other pachinko machines where variable display is performed. As an example, when suspending data is consumed in the order of winning, the distribution device 200 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B1 are not installed in the left game area 2A of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, and the normal variable winning ball is set. The structure which has arrange | positioned only the apparatus 6A is mentioned. Even in this configuration, even if the special symbol of the first or third big hit is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure 1 based on the passing of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A, and controlled to the probability variation condition Even at that time, there is a case where a maximum of four reserved data of FIG. 1 is stored, so the same problem arises. Therefore, even in the pachinko machine of this example, whether or not the hold data of FIG. 1 is stored (for example, whether or not the variable display of the number matching the hold storage upper limit number of FIG. )), By adopting the configuration described in the embodiment for determining whether to execute the specific notification 1 effect (charge notification 1 effect) or to execute the specific notification 2 effect and the charge notification 2 effect. The performance according to the game situation is executed. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the configuration in which the distribution device 200 and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B1 are not installed, and only the ordinary variable winning ball device 6A is arranged, the reserved data in the special figure 2 is prioritized over the special figure 1 rather than the winning order. The same problem arises in the structure that digests. For example, in the non-probability change state, the game ball is ejected aiming at the left game area 2A, and only the hold data of FIG. 1 is stored, and when the control is changed to the probability change state, a maximum of 4 hold data of FIG. 1 is stored. This is because, as a variable display result based on the reserved data, there is a case where the probability variation establishment condition becomes a big hit type of a big hit type that is impossible or difficult to establish. Even in such a configuration that preferentially uses the reserved data of FIG. 2, depending on whether the reserved data of FIG. 1 is stored, the specific notification 1 effect is executed, or the specific notification 2 effect and the charge notification 2 are performed. By deciding whether to execute the production, this problem can be solved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the determination example of the special symbol jackpot type is not limited to FIG. 14B described in the above embodiment. For example, in the configuration in which the special figure game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is executed in the normal state by the above-described sorting device or the like, The advantageous jackpot type (first and third jackpots) for which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is not determined, and only the disadvantageous jackpot type (second jackpot) for which the probability variation control condition is not established or difficult is determined. Also good. Alternatively, as a big hit type when the variable display result of special figure 2 is “big hit”, an advantageous big hit type (first and third big hits) satisfying the probability variation control condition is determined at a lower rate than that of special figure 1. It may be. In this way, in the normal state, the special hit game in which the disadvantageous jackpot type is determined is executed at a higher rate than the probability variation state, and the jackpot type determination ratio is matched to the player's preference. It can be set freely.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B1, 6B2 ... Ordinary variable Winning ball device 7A ... Upper special variable winning ball device 7B ... Lower special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start opening switch 23A ... Upper large prize opening switch 23B ... Lower large prize opening switch 24A ... Probability change area switch 24B ... Discharge switch 71 ... Lower large prize opening door 72 ... Probability change area lid 72 ... Delay unit 74 ... Common discharge path 81 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessories)
82A ... Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
82B ... Solenoid (for Shimodai prize entrance door)
82C ... Solenoid (for probability variation area lid)
100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result is provided, which is advantageous for a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result of the identification information. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state and controls to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a special condition is established,
A first variable winning means that changes between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter or is difficult to enter;
A second variable winning means different from the first variable winning means, wherein the first state allows a game medium to enter and a second state where the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter;
Specific area detecting means for detecting a game medium that has passed through a specific area through which the game medium won in the first variable winning means can pass;
Condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the specific area detection means has detected a game medium;
The round game in which the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means changes to the first state is executed a plurality of times, and the round game is executed a specific number of times from the start of the specific game state. Specific game state control means for controlling the plurality of types of specific game states, wherein the first variable winning means changes to the first state;
The plurality of types of specific game states controlled by the specific game state control means include a first specific game state and a second specific game state in which the same number of round games are executed,
Among the same number of round games executed in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, in a predetermined number of round games, the game medium is the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means. The advantageous release control for changing to the first state is executed in an easy-to-enter manner, while the disadvantageous release control for changing to the first state is executed in a manner disadvantageous to the advantageous release control in the remaining round games. ,
The predetermined number of round games in which the advantageous release control is executed does not include the specific number of round games in which the first variable winning means is in the first state in the first specific game state, Included in certain gaming states,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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